Al Capone & The Roaring Twenties : A 6 page discussion of Al Capone’s life and times specifically demonstrating how his character was indicative of the "roaring twenties. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Alcapone.wps

Al Capone's Control of Chicago as a Metaphor of Government : A 5 page research paper on Al Capone's syndicate and its similarities to a government. The writer details each function of government and how Capone's organization paralleled it as a microcosm. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Capone.wps

Organized Crime In Chicago : This 12 page paper discusses organized crime as it existed in Chicago from its inception through Prohibition. Social ramifications are addressed as are the various causes and effects of Mafia and other organized crime behavior illustrated by the case of Chicago. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Orgcrime.wps

Organized Crime’s Top Dogs : This 10 page paper looks at the world of organized crime in America and the leaders of that world. Who are they and what are they doing? Bibliography lists 9 sources. Bosses.wps

Police Corruption and the Mafia : A 5 page paper that looks at the impact of Mafia involvement on urban police forces and the corruption inherent in their interdependent relationship. A number of examples are utilized to demonstrate the impact of corruption, including the shooting death of Officer Venditti in New York, a presumed mob hit. Polimafi.wps

United States v. Gotti : An 8 page research paper on the trial of Gene Gotti, New York crime boss. The writer details the trials and appeals for his conviction in 1989 for various narcotics related activities. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Gotti.wps

The Italian Mafia and Italian Politics : A 12 page paper analyzing how the Mafia has affected Italian politics. The writer describes the rise of the Mafia after WW II and details the activities of certain well-known persons within the crime organization. Bibliography cites 8 sources. Italmafi.wps

Organized Crime & The Destruction of Social Order : A comprehensive, 16 page research paper detailing the "real" face of organized crime. The writer examines crime groups as intricate businesses -- operated in an often deadly, yet professional manner. The growth of organized crime is attributed to the need for a "Black Market"-- beginning around the time of Prohibition. A significant portion of this report deals specifically with how organized crime affects society & the individual. The writer concludes with a set of recommendations to curtail the problem-- based upon models that exist in other countries. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Orgacri3.wps

Organized Crime -- The Global Problem : A 15 page piece on organized crime in a world-wide take-over. Specific attention is placed on what the United States is doing, both internally and globally. Of equal emphasis is a discussion of the current problem in Russia, of racketeering and bribery in high places. These are related to the global conflict affecting the United States and Russia. The paper postulates that this is World War III, and that it's going to take a global solution to fix it, with the United States in a strong leadership position. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Org.wps

Fighting Organized Crime Around The World : 6 pages in length. In this well-researched essay, the writer explores law enforcement's goals and current activities in fighting organized crime. Programs in the United States and Italy are compared with those that exist in Russia. Enhanced penalties and Mafia-dedicated criminal justice systems are among the many retaliatory practices discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Orgacrim.wps

U.S. Intelligence / The F.B.I. vs. Organized Crime : A 5 page paper on measures that have been and that are being taken now by the F.B.I. to combat organized crime. Covered are the implementation of laws such as R.I.C.O., the C.C.E. statutes, harsher sentencing, computer technology, exploitation of Mafia family incompetence, etc; The writer concludes with a section on the Russian Mafia in the United States-- a new and vary serious problem with which the F.B.I. has yet to do be able to deal effectively. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Orgacri2.wps

Meyer Lansky: Portrait of an Organized Crime Wizard - A 6 page essay on the life of alleged Jewish mob financial wizard, Meyer Lansky. The writer details Lansky’s youth and the development of his organized crime syndicate and refutes an argument by biographer Robert Lacey that the Lansky was a small time operator compared to his contemporaries of Lucky Luciano, Frank Costello, and Bugsy Siegal. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Meyerlan.wps

Yakuza / Japanese Organized Crime Syndicates : A 25 page in depth paper on the Yakuza. The writer details the history, organization, activities of the Yakuza in Japan and abroad and also talks about Yakuza's linkage to other organized crime groups. Provided, are in depth discussions of past and recent Yakuza bosses, Yakuza activity in the international drug trade, sexual slavery, financial sabotage, corporate manipulation, loansharking, etc. Report is based on information obtained from Yakuza: Past & Present. Primary source cited in Bibliography. Yakuza2.wps