Homo Criminalis
How crime organises the world
(Author) Mark GaleottiWhen does a bandit become a monarch? When does a gang become a government? And is organised crime at the heart of every modern state?On a thrilling whistle-stop tour of how the world's criminal underbelly has shaped state-making, capitalism, globalisation and all forms of so-called legitimate power, Homo Criminalis shows the emergence of modern society through the evolution of the underworld and its crimes. From Chinese banditry and eighteenth-century English tea smuggling to today's cocaine submarines and the high-tech crimes of tomorrow, this book shows us how the world's dark underbelly shapes us, no matter how we try to outpace it.Entertaining, engaging and packed full of fascinating stories, Homo Criminalis is a book for those who want to see our grand story of progress through the surprising and subversive new lens of organised crime.
Mark Galeotti
Mark Galeotti is a renowned scholar and expert on Russian politics, security affairs, and organized crime. He has authored numerous books and articles on these subjects, including "The Vory: Russia's Super Mafia" and "Russian Political War: Moving Beyond the Hybrid." Galeotti is known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style, which has made his work accessible to both academics and the general public. His contributions to the literature on Russian politics and crime have had a significant impact on the field, shedding light on complex issues and providing valuable insights. His most famous work, "The Vory: Russia's Super Mafia," is considered a seminal text in the study of organized crime in Russia.
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