{"product_id":"global-organized-crime-a-reference-handbook-hardcover","title":"Global Organized Crime: A Reference Handbook - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMitchel Roth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book offers a comprehensive, multidimensional look into the major activities, groups, causes, and policing strategies related to global organized crime.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal Organized Crime: A Reference Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e examines global organized crime dating back to its 17th-century roots. Unlike most works on the subject, which take a parochial approach by concentrating on individual countries or regions, this book uniquely details the impact of 21st-century globalization on such groups and their activities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExploring the continuum of international organized crime and related developments from its early beginnings to the present era, the book also looks at the complicated issues that continue to influence its growth. It covers the impact of the end of the Cold War, immigration, the global drug trade, weapons sales, human smuggling and trafficking, the convergence of funding sources, and the effects of technology. What especially distinguishes this book is the connections it makes between organized crime activities and failed states, civil wars, political transitions, regional conflicts, and terrorist groups.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMitchel P. Roth\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is professor of criminal justice in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714459570239,"sku":"9781598843323","price":146.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/53d4bf640f8b61d3cfb34bb5e7832142.webp?v=1765068239","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/global-organized-crime-a-reference-handbook-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}