The Japanese Mafia: Yakuza, Law, and the State
"An exceptional piece of scholarship in an area that has needed such a work for a long time. The book will appeal to academics from across the disciplines and to policymakers and practitioners interested in the challenges posed by organized crime."--Journal of Japanese Studies"A well-researched and authoritative study of theyakuza, the Japanese 'mafia' .... the main storyline is accessible and fascinating in its details."--Choice"I cannot recommend this book highly enough to any one with an interest in the interplay of culture, crime, and law."--The Law and Politics Book Review"...a well-written and exceptional piece of work in the area of research on Japanese organized crime. ...a valuable addition to the study of crime and criminal justice in Japan. ...a fine body of fieldwork that required some considerable fortitude. [Hill] has explored a difficult area of Japanese society that most Japanese researchers, including myself, might not have the courage to explore."--International Criminal Justice Review