Full Description
This collection of classic texts offers a longitudinal overview of the Italian mafia through the eyes of those who have questioned it in the past 144 years. It presents English translations of the key works of, among others, judges (Giovanni Falcone), political theorists (Gaetano Mosca), trade unionists (Pio La Torre), journalists (Giuseppe Fava), generals (Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa), and priests (Don Diana). These critical voices have been foundational to shaping the way Italian culture, policies and legislation relate to the mafia phenomenon. They represent different political standpoints, from elitism to communism, as well as vastly different times, from post-feudalism to hyper globalization. This book offers a rare (and hitherto untranslated) insight into, not only the history of the Italian mafia and its conceptualizations, but also into the movement against the mafia, which is one of the longest lasting (and most unrecognized) European social movements. It provides a usefulhistorical archive of Italian political and sociological thought and a diversity of perspectives through which to tackle a complex and increasingly global criminological issue, making it relevant for those interested in Italian studies, political theory, sociology, criminology, legal studies, and history.
Contents
1. Introduction- Mafia and Anti-Mafia: A History to Fill. - 2. The Mafia and the Unitary State. - 3. Mafia, Justice and the New Kingdom. - 4. Mafia Spirit and Mafia Society. - 5. The Violent Form of Power. - 6. Social Marginalization and Repression. - 7. Blood and Gold. - 8. Mafia and Ruling Class. - 9. Mafia, Society and Power in Calabria. - 10. The Fronts of the Anti-Mafia War. - 11. Three Mafias in a Nutshell. - 12. Church and Camorra. - 13. The Territorial Expansion of the 'Ndrangheta. - 14. Conclusion-Resilient Social Violence
