Courses in organized crime and corruption, internal security and criminal justice. This text transcends old interpretations and deals with the fast-changing world of organized crime. By looking at the forces of globalization, terrorism and high-tech crime, it helps readers understand the complex nature of organized crime today.

Suitable for a broad level of audience, the standard applies to both undergraduate and graduate students and their interdisciplinary approach depends on the research of a variety of fields. Classroom introductions and critical thinking questions keep reader interaction when confronted with the reality of organized crime in the 21st century world..