A New Paradigm of Organized Crime in the United States
Criminal Syndicates, Cyber‐gangs, and the Worldwide Web
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12912528 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marjie T Britz (Clemson University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1750-1765 |
| Publication date | 2008-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociology Compass (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1751-9020 • E-ISSN: 1751-9020 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1751-9020.2008.00172.x |
| OpenAlex | W2027603895 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 7 |
This paper explores the creation and evolution of organized crime as a concept within the United States. The paper argues that traditional definitions are both incomplete and inaccurate due primarily to their reliance on La Cosa Nostra (i.e. Italian mafia) models and inflexibility. The author proposes the introduction of a new definition, and distinguishes between computer crime committed by organized crime groups and organized criminal activity in a technological environment. In addition, a distinction is made between organized crime and cyber‐gangs . Finally, the author discusses specific examples of computer crime committed by criminal syndicates
Criminal behavior · Criminology · Cyber crime · Organised crime · Political science · Sociology · The Internet · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Law
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2017 - 2024 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |