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The theme of this book is the formation, consolidation and challenges of the mystique of the Sicilian mafia. Arguments for and against the mafia have been examined by following the evolution of the Sicilian culture (or those who are exposed to it) and the development of the mafia itself. The work examines the social and cultural representations of the mafia circulated in the public and cultural debate since the emergence of the criminal consortium in Sicily. These features are essential, in my opinion, for a comprehensive understanding of the nature and distinctions of the mafia.
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© 2016 Salvatore Coluccello
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Coluccello, R. (2016). Introduction. In: Challenging the Mafia Mystique. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137280503_1
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