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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

Mafia/Organized Crime

2,946 words, approx. 10 pages

Mafia/Organized Crime From the 1920s onward, the Mafia, and organized crime in general, have retained a hold on the popular imagination. Bank robbers, bootleggers, and Mafia dons have received conside... Read more

Organized Crime

3,168 words, approx. 11 pages

Organized Crime NOTE: Although the following article has not been revised for this edition of the Encyclopedia, the substantive coverage is currently appropriate. The editors have provided a list of ... Read more

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Organized Crime of the 1920's

669 words, approx. 3 pages

Organized crime is defined as a group of people who profit through the practice of unlawful business methods. In general, the illegal system looks as though it is legitimate, but actually has ulterio... Read more