Palgrave Studies in Risk, Crime and Society: Ethnographic Narratives of Serious Violence in the Criminal Underworld

Rahman, Mohammed

This book offers rich ethnographic and narrative accounts of men who have been engaged in serious violence and organised crime in the West Midlands of England, using several theoretical paradigms.  Through case study examples, it also considers contract killers and the nefarious position that ‘hitmen’ occupy in the criminal underworld.  By charting insider perspectives from retired law enforcement agents, informants, ex-military personnel and ex-offenders, this book speaks to those who have a vested interest in violence, organised crime and ethnography.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2019-06-28

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030162528

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-16253-5

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 151