Vietnamese Organized Crime In The Czech Republic

Author : Miroslav Nožina,Filip Kraus
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030436131

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Vietnamese Organized Crime in the Czech Republic by Miroslav Nožina,Filip Kraus Pdf

This book provides a complex, socio-anthropological analysis of organized crime operating in the Vietnamese diaspora in the Czech Republic, and its international implications. Currently, there are about four million people of Vietnamese descent living in this diaspora and many other countries, looking for an opportunity to improve their lives. This book draws upon original and primary research including interviews, participant observation and documentary analysis to trace the migration and history of the Vietnamese diaspora in the Czech Republic. It highlights the influence of crime, criminality and Vietnamese organized crime on the social organization and everyday life of the diaspora. It also examines the whole range of organized crime activities that they engage in and argues that they develop contemporary diasporic Asian crime networks which are shaped by the social environment of the host countries. This unique book contributes to the discourse on the changing identities of the migrants and analyses this crime in a comparative perspective - particularly focusing on Central Europe - to provide insights on migration and crime for a wider international audience.

Author : Leo S. F. Lin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783031414824

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Asian Organized Crime and the Anglosphere by Leo S. F. Lin Pdf

In this book, "Asian Organized Crime and the Anglosphere," the author uncovers the multifaceted phenomenon of Asian Organized Crime (AOC) and its profound impact on nation-states, with particular emphasis on English-speaking countries. From the United States and Canada, to the United Kingdom, to Australia and New Zealand; each chapter delves into the intricate dynamics and transnational operations of Asian criminal groups. The book explores the diverse responses and strategies employed by these countries, shedding light on the categories of AOC, ranging from traditional criminal activities rooted in Asian countries to high-tech transnational crimes that have rapidly expanded into Western nations. Readers will gain insights into the presence and impact of prominent Asian criminal groups operating within the Anglosphere. Focusing on national and homeland security implications, this book equips professionals, students, practitioners, and academics with the knowledge to understand, counter, and combat Asian organized crime.

Author : Cyrille Fijnaut,Letizia Paoli
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781402027659

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Organised Crime in Europe by Cyrille Fijnaut,Letizia Paoli Pdf

This volume represents the first attempt to systematically compare organised crime concepts, as well as historical and contemporary patterns and control policies in thirteen European countries. These include seven ‘old’ EU Member States, two ‘new’ members, a candidate country, and three non-EU countries. Based on a standardised research protocol, thirty-three experts from different legal and social disciplines provide insight through detailed country reports. On this basis, the editors compare organised crime patterns and policies in Europe and assess EU initiatives against organised crime.

Author : Herbert Covey
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780398093723

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Street Gangs Throughout the World by Herbert Covey Pdf

This new third edition provides an update on what is known about street gangs throughout the world and summarizes some of the major works on street gang phenomena. It focuses on those countries that have a greater presence in the literature. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the topic of street gangs throughout the world. Chapter 2 identifies some of the challenges faced by scholars when studying gangs in different countries. Chapter 3 reviews some of the basic research on street gangs in the United States and Canada. Chapter 4 covers what is known about street gangs in Europe and Russia. Chapter 5 reviews the literature on street gangs in one of the hottest areas of the world for gangs, Central America. In addition, this chapter examines South American and Caribbean gangs. Street gangs in Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Trinidad, and other countries are covered. The presence of street gangs and gang violence in these and other countries has been identified as a major factor in the mass migration of refugees to the United States. Chapter 6 reports on the street gangs of Africa. Research on gangs in South Africa goes back decades and the country has a unique history on how gangs evolved. Other countries, such as Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya are developing a body of literature that highlights the distinctive nature of gangs and gang members in these countries. Chapter 7 addresses street gangs in Asia, including China, India, Hong Kong (post-reunification), Japan, and other countries. This chapter provides rare glimpses of gangs in China, a relatively secretive country. Although different in many ways from gangs in Asia, information is also included here about gangs in Australia and New Zealand. Practitioners in the criminal justice and juvenile justice fields will find this book to be a valuable resource.

Author : Felia Allum,Stan Gilmour
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000484168

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Routledge Handbook of Transnational Organized Crime by Felia Allum,Stan Gilmour Pdf

This fully revised new edition provides a definitive and holistic overview of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) in a world in which right wing populism has gained ground, trade wars are increasing, climate change is a reality and Covid poses a challenge for years to come. Updated to reflect the changing world environment, the book includes new chapters on issues such as criminal network analysis, environmental crime, cybercrime, people smuggling, drugs activities in the modern world, the relationship between organized crime and corruption, anti-organized crime resilience and the effectiveness of the fight against organized crime. New country case studies have also been included. The handbook is presented in six sections: • Concepts, theories and laws • Origins and manifestations • Contagion and evolution • Intensity and impact • Governance • Reaction and future Truly interdisciplinary in nature, the handbook features contributions from an international team of experts, working in different academic disciplines and within varied law enforcement agencies. It will appeal to scholars, policymakers and practitioners in International Law, Global Governance, International Political Economy and Security Studies.

Author : Lawrence M. Salinger
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780761930044

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Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime by Lawrence M. Salinger Pdf

In a thorough reappraisal of the white-collar and corporate crime scene, this Second Edition builds on the first edition to complete the criminal narrative in an outstanding reference resource.

Author : Petrus C. van Duyne,Klaus von Lampe,Nikos Passas
Publisher : Wolf Legal Publishers
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Law enforcement
ISBN : 9789058500304

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Upperworld and Underworld in Cross-border Crime by Petrus C. van Duyne,Klaus von Lampe,Nikos Passas Pdf

Author : Jan Holzer,Miroslav Mareš
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317222279

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Challenges to Democracies in East Central Europe by Jan Holzer,Miroslav Mareš Pdf

Democratic development in Central and Eastern Europe is not a finished project, nor is its progress immune to internal and external threats. The current social, economic, ethnic and political situation within the region presents new dangers. This text identifies and analyses challenges to current East-Central European democracies in terms of potential deconsolidation of democracy reflected in the changes in the institutional and procedural framework (polity), and in the choice of instruments and strategies in the policy area. Specifically examining the regimes of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia, these challenges include political extremism and violence, corruption, ethnic and religious conflicts. Presenting original Central European data and utilising the concept of consolidation of democracy from von Beyme and Merkel’s concept, the book demonstrates that these challenges are as much influenced by imported phenomena, such as immigration, organized crime, and other potential systemic undemocratic volatilities, as the domestic situation. This text will be of key interest to scholars and students East European politics, post-Soviet politics, EU Studies, security and strategic studies, international relations, area studies, modern history and sociology.

Author : William R. Brownfield
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437982725

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International Narcotics Control Strategy Report by William R. Brownfield Pdf

The International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) is an annual report by the Department of State to Congress prepared in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act. The 2011 report describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2010. Volume I covers drug and chemical control activities. Contents: Introduction; Policy and Program Developments; U.S. Government Assistance; Chemical Controls; Country Reports. This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find report.

Author : Sean Grennan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cross-cultural studies
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073980371

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Gangs by Sean Grennan Pdf

"Exceptionally" complete and more informative than any other book on organized crime and gangs, this volume explores "in detail" the formation of gangs worldwide, the history of the gangs' criminal activities, and the future of the gangs in society--including gangs that are hardly mentioned in other volumes. Every gang is viewed historically, structurally, culturally, territorially, and economically. Readers will develop a "thorough" understanding of--and comparative insight into--the inner workings of gangs, both local and worldwide. Discusses worldwide governments and their participation, if any, in gang activities. Gangs Throughout History. What Is a Gang? Gang Structure and Organization. Italian Organized Crime. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Supremacists and Militias (Black Power; White Power). Street Gangs. Black Organized Crime (Jamaican; Nigerian). Chinese Organized Crime Groups. Asian Organized Crime (Japanese; Korean; Vietnamese). Hispanic Organized Crime (Colombian; Cuban; Dominican; Mexican). Russian/Israeli Organized Crime. Third World and Other Groups (Palestinian; Syrian; Turkish; Lebanese; Iraqi; United Arab Emirates; Iranian Groups; Pakistani Groups; India Groups; Burmese Groups). Eastern Europe Groups (Albanian Groups. Polish Groups. Gypsy Groups. Bulgarian Groups. Czech Republic Groups.) MARKET: For law enforcement and social work agencies and others seeking in-depth information on gangs.

Author : Kimberley L. Thachuk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781573569880

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Transnational Threats by Kimberley L. Thachuk Pdf

This collection of essays demonstrates how the security of Americans is potentially threatened by individuals and governments who are engaged in the illicit trade in arms, drugs, and human beings in distant parts of the globe. More than just a threat to Americans, the essays underscore that these activities are often detrimental to the United States interests around the world due to the destabilizing impact that each activity can have on a nation or region. More revealing is how terrorists benefit from this illegal trade, generating critical sources of funding used for everything from recruiting to procurement of weapons and explosives of all types to extend and expand the scope of their struggle. The scope of this work is truly global. Fourteen essays touch on prevailing problems from the Balkans to Southeast Asia and the Pacific; from Africa to the Caribbean, and more. In each essay, the authors explore a problem that not only has direct regional repercussions, but larger international ones as well. The essays present problems that result from these illegal activities as a global epidemic, not simply regionalized problems.

Author : Center for the Study of Democracy,University of Trento,Teesside University
Publisher : Center for the Study of Democracy
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789544772345

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Financing of Organised Crime by Center for the Study of Democracy,University of Trento,Teesside University Pdf

The report Financing of Organised Crime contributes to a better understanding of the financial aspects of organised crime. The analysis explores topics such as the sources and mechanisms for financing organised crime, settlement of payments, access to financing in critical moments, costs of business and the management of profits. Drawing on the results of the analysis, the report also suggests possible new approaches to tackling organised crime.

Author : Judith Ann Warner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1026 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780313344145

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Battleground: Immigration [2 volumes] by Judith Ann Warner Pdf

Among the most tumultuous conflicts of modern America is the war over legal and undocumented immigrants currently residing within U.S. borders. Since the passing of the 1965 Immigration and Naturalization Act, America has witnessed an unprecedented flow of immigrants onto its shores, with increased diversity of race and culture. Battleground: Immigration examines the most critical issues surrounding immigration today, including effects on the economy, education, and employment, as well as the viability of the foreign-born in American society. All sides of the immigration debate are explored in this comprehensive 2-volume set, with special weight given to the very specific issues that have arisen in post-9/11 America: homeland security and border control, 9/11's impact on legislation and civil liberties; the Department of Homeland security and its role in border control; transnational organized crime, human smuggling and trafficking; and post 9/11 border control and security impact on immigration. With direct ties to the curriculum, this set is a valuable resource for students of sociology, current events, American history, political science, ethnic studies, and public policy.

Author : Emilio Viano,José Magallanes,Laurent Bridel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015059107964

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Transnational Organized Crime by Emilio Viano,José Magallanes,Laurent Bridel Pdf

Recent changes in the global economy and in international political alignments have greatly benefited the criminal underworld. There is no question that modern organized crime, adroitly exploiting trends and changes in the global economy is acquiring transnational capabilities and conducting transnational operations. What has been learned about terrorism since the September 11, 2001 events confirms the ability of international criminal networks to operate across borders with relative ease. The enormous wealth generated by organized international crime has also encouraged corruption, money-laundering, and the development of all types of violence, from intimidation to terrorism. This volume examines the unfolding of transnational organized crime in different parts of the world and analyzes the major elements that will contribute to an understanding of this situation which will become more acute as the events of September 11, 2001 and subsequent ones have amply demonstrated. The problem of organized crime and terrorism must be confronted not only in social and economic contexts, but also from local, regional, cultural, religious, and international points of view. Only then can we begin to evaluate their impact on society. It is within this framework that the international authors of the different chapters consider the implications of and the possible answers to the following pressing questions: Does international organized crime constitute a threat to the national security of democratic countries? On the international scene, is this the phenomenon that has emerged to replace communism as enemy number one in the Western world and actually worldwide? With the globalization of the economy, has transnational criminal activity now become one of the new methods of accumulating wealth? Is this wealth then used to fund terrorist activities worldwide? Are certain militant factions now using criminal means to destabilize already underprivileged countries and undermine democratic principles in general, while ostensibly claiming to defend certain political or religious-based ideologies? Is the phenomenon of international crime spreading because it has its roots in specific forms of social protest, or because it offers a means of survival for those on the fringes of society, or because different mafias are increasingly penetrating the highest levels of political and economic power? Does the obvious inefficiency of the methods, policies, and strategies that are being used in the international fight against organized crime stem from a fundamental misunderstanding and incorrect appraisal of the very complexity of such situation? This volume will contribute to the growing literature on transnational organized crime and terrorism and serve as a valued source of information and analysis for policy formulation at the international level.

Author : Philip Reichel,Jay Albanese
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483311241

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Handbook of Transnational Crime and Justice by Philip Reichel,Jay Albanese Pdf

Transnational crime and justice will characterize the 21st century in same way that traditional street crimes dominated the 20th century. In the Handbook of Transnational Crime and Justice, Philip Reichel and Jay Albanese bring together top scholars from around the world to offer perspectives on the laws, crimes, and criminal justice responses to transnational crime. This concise, reader-friendly handbook is organized logically around four major themes: the problem of transnational crime; analysis of specific transnational crimes; approaches to its control; and regional geographical analyses. Each comprehensive chapter is designed to be explored as a stand-alone topic, making this handbook an important textbook and reference tool for students and practitioners alike.