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Gotham Unbound: How New York City Was Liberated From The Grip Of Organized Crime
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Through An Investigation Of Cosa Nostra'S Activities, Reveals The Role Of Organized Crime In The Urban Power Structurecosa Nostra. Organized Crime. The Mob. Call It What You Like, No Other Crime Group Has Infiltrated Labor Unions And Manipulated Legitimate Industries Like Italian Organized Crime Families. One Cannot Understand The History And Political Economy Of New York Cityor Most Other Major American Citiesin The 20Th Century Without Focusing On The Role Of Organized Crime In The Urban Power Structure.Gotham Unbound Demonstrates The Remarkable Range Of Cosa Nostra'S Activities And Influence And Convincingly Argues That 20Th Century Organized Crime Has Been No Minor Annoyance At The Periphery Of Society But A Major Force In The Core Economy, Acting As A Power Broker, Even As An Alternative Government In Many Sectors Of The Urban Economy. James B. Jacobs Presents The First Comprehensive Account Of The Ways In Which The Cosa Nostra Infiltrated Key Sectors Of New York City'S Legitimate Economic Life And How This Came Over The Years To Be Accepted As Inevitable, In Some Cases Even Beneficial. The First Half Of Gotham Unbound Is Devoted To The Ways Organized Crime Became Entrenched In Six Economic Sectors And Institutions Of The Citythe Garment District, Fulton Fish Market, Freight At Jfk Airport, Construction, The Jacob Javits Convention Center, And The Wastehauling Industry. The Second Half Compellingly Documents The Campaign To Purge The Mob From Unions, Industries, And Economic Sectors, Focusing On The Unrelenting Law Enforcement Efforts And The Central Role Of Rudolph Giuliani'S Mayoral Administration In Devising Innovative Regulatory Strategies To Combat The Mob.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of Gotham Unbound? A: Gotham Unbound explores the influence of organized crime, particularly Cosa Nostra, on the economic and political landscape of New York City throughout the 20th century.
- Q: Who is the author of Gotham Unbound? A: The author of Gotham Unbound is James B. Jacobs, a noted scholar on the subject of organized crime.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of Gotham Unbound in? A: The used copy of Gotham Unbound is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: How many pages are in Gotham Unbound? A: Gotham Unbound contains a total of 328 pages.
- Q: When was Gotham Unbound published? A: Gotham Unbound was published on April 1, 2001.
- Q: What type of binding does Gotham Unbound have? A: Gotham Unbound is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in Gotham Unbound? A: Gotham Unbound discusses the entrenchment of organized crime in various sectors such as labor unions, the garment district, and construction, as well as law enforcement's efforts to combat it.
- Q: Is Gotham Unbound suitable for academic research? A: Yes, Gotham Unbound provides a comprehensive analysis of organized crime's impact on urban economies, making it suitable for academic research.
- Q: What genre does Gotham Unbound belong to? A: Gotham Unbound is categorized under State & Local history.
- Q: Does Gotham Unbound include any historical case studies? A: Yes, the book includes case studies on how organized crime infiltrated specific industries in New York City.