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This Present Darkness: A History of Nigerian Organized Crime,Used
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Nigeria and Nigerians have acquired a notorious reputation for involvement in drugtrafficking, fraud, cybercrime and other types of serious crime. Successful Nigerian criminal networks have a global reach, interacting with their Italian, Latin American and Russian counterparts. Yet in 1944, a British colonial official wrote that 'the number of persistent and professional criminals is not great' in Nigeria and that 'crime as a career has so far made little appeal to the young Nigerian'.This book traces the origins of Nigerian organised crime to the last years of colonial rule, when nationalist politicians acquired power at a regional level. In need of funds for campaigning, they offered government contracts to foreign businesses in return for kickbacks, in a pattern that recurs to this day. Political corruption encouraged a wider disrespect for the law that spread throughout Nigerian society. When the country's oil boom came to an end in the early 1980s, young Nigerian college graduates headed abroad, eager to make money by any means. Nigerian crime went global at the very moment new criminal markets were emerging all over the world.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'This Present Darkness: A History of Nigerian Organized Crime'? A: The book explores the origins and evolution of organized crime in Nigeria, tracing its roots back to colonial rule and examining how political corruption has fueled criminal networks.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'This Present Darkness' is Stephen Ellis.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'This Present Darkness' published? A: The book was published on July 1, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed historical analysis of Nigerian organized crime, making it suitable for academic study and research.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers themes of political corruption, the impact of colonialism, and the globalization of Nigerian crime.
- Q: Is this book intended for general readers or specialists? A: While it is accessible for general readers, the book contains in-depth analysis that may also appeal to specialists in criminology and African studies.
- Q: Does the book discuss the international connections of Nigerian organized crime? A: Yes, the book discusses how Nigerian criminal networks interact with organizations in Italy, Latin America, and Russia.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'This Present Darkness'? A: The title reflects the ongoing challenges and issues related to organized crime in Nigeria and its far-reaching consequences.