Organized crime: social scourge or auspicious atrocity

Type :

Case study

Pages :

8 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

06/29/2008

Category :

Law & contracts

Sub category :

Criminal law

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Summary :

Peter Maas, author of The Valachi Papers, defines organized crime.
A common negative association with organized crime.
Organized crime is illegal, laws against the actions of participating in organized crime are often create.
Another problem that might arise for a capofamiglia, and be interpreted as very negative.
Shady business skills are an integral part of organized crime and its negative connotation.
The Mafia can also be avaricious when they appear to be doing things generously.
Secrecy is a huge factor of organized crime and Mafia life.
Many families in organized crime by the end of The Godfather Returns want a lasting peace.
The most important positive aspect of organized crime is that its members are extremely loyal.

Abstract

As Gus Tyler once pointed out in his introduction to organized crime in America, "...organized crime is a product and reflection of our national culture" (Maas xviii). However, when the words organized crime is mentioned in almost any situation, thoughts of filthy men in fedoras and trench coats carrying violin cases seem to spring to mind. With a negative correlation like this, it's no wonder that some authors like Mario Puzo, John Grisham, and Mark Winegardner have taken it upon themselves to put a positive-if not controversial-spin on organized crime. Although often associated with a negative connotation at some points of novels and in real life, organized crime is commonly portrayed in a positive light in overall literary presentations.