CC205 Lecture 1: CC205 Lectures
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Albanese (2004) shows some problems with definitions of oc. Organization results from the interaction of criminals, where criminal organizations may be either formal associations with a recognized leadership and division of labor, or an informal similarity and reciprocity of interests and attitudes. Formulated through patron-client cliques and coalitions, organized crime is a system composed of underworld and upper world individuals in complicated relations of reciprocity. See also hagan (1983), quoted in albanese (2004) What is common in many definitions of oc? (maltz, 1976): Legal definition from ccc (full definition on p. 11 of cisc report): Criminal organization consists of three or more persons. Commission of an offence for a criminal organization. Instructing the commission of an offence for a criminal organization. We today use a broader approach to discuss the scope of oc. Not tied to one ethnic group or geographic location. Describing oc in north america (albanese, 2004: 10):
