Hidden Power - The Strategic Logic of Organised Crime

Forcing us to rethink our distinctions between politics, conflict and crime, Cockayne uncovers a world in which states and mafias compete in a 'market for government', and not only states, but also some criminal groups, make war.

About the author

James Cockayne is an Australian strategist, writer and international lawyer who works at the UN. His research and practice focus on armed groups, organised crime, counter-terrorism and the protection of human rights.

Summary

Forcing us to rethink our distinctions between politics, conflict and crime, Cockayne uncovers a world in which states and mafias compete in a 'market for government', and not only states, but also some criminal groups, make war.

Product details

• Authors: James Cockayne, Cockayne James
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2016
• EAN: 9781849046350
• ISBN: 978-1-84904-635-0
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 216 mm x 35 mm
• Weight: 728 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Suspense > Crime fiction, thrillers, espionage; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; Organisiertes Verbrechen, Mafia