N. Serenata (Ed.) The ’Ndrangheta and Sacra Corona Unita The History, Organization and Operations of Two Unknown Groups

Series: Studies of , Vol. 12

▶ Provides insight into two lesser-known mafia groups with international implications ▶ Explores a methodology for studying these groups that is applicable for understanding other organized crime networks ▶ Includes a full picture of the scope of Italian mafia reach within , the , and globally

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