The Mafia mystique
By: [by] Dwight C. Smith, Jr.
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 1975
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 399
Subjects: Mafia -- United States; Organized crime -- United States
Description: This text examines the imagery linked to the term "mafia". The author aims to break down the mystique surrounding the word, attributing its buildup to sensational reporting, hidden agendas and the public's fascination with the idea of a secret criminal society. In tracing this mystique through history, the author determines how much of that image comes from actual events.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 371-386.