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Isbn 0340666374 is a 1988 autobiographical crime book written by joseph d. Official police file on philadelphia organized crime. Organized crime provides a detailed, comprehensive analysis of the origins, history, theoretical explanations, and structure of domestic and international organized crime. Pistone assisted by richard woodley about his story as an fbi agent going undercover and infiltrating the mafia. Pages in category nonfiction books about organized crime the following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. Chapter 1 not for sale or distribution an introduction to. The fbi and organized crime ebook by dale anderson official. This work deals with all aspects of organized crime, its history, and the politics of organized crime in the united states.
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