Canadian Organized Crime

Canadian Organized Crime
ISBN-10
1773380249
ISBN-13
9781773380247
Category
Social Science
Pages
650
Language
English
Published
2017-12-15
Publisher
Canadian Scholars
Author
Stephen Schneider

Description

Through an in-depth introduction to organized crime and its control in Canada, this thought-provoking text seeks to answer the question, is there a distinctive Canadian version of organized crime? By exploring and critically analyzing definitions, case studies, theories, research, criminal justice policies, and enforcement approaches, this engaging volume will help students understand the complex nature of Canadian organized crime and its varied treatment in academic literature, popular culture, and government policies. Drawing on more than 25 years of research, Stephen Schneider identifies the historical and contemporary factors that contribute to the creation and proliferation of organized criminal activities in this country. In the process, he dispels the enduring myths and chronic misinformation that have engulfed this topic for so many years. Emphasizing an active learning approach that includes numerous case studies, critical thinking questions, a bibliography of relevant readings, and a companion website, this comprehensive volume is the perfect classroom resource for Canadian students in courses on organized crime.

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