{"title":"Marco Santoro","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eMarco Santoro\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for his deep exploration into the intriguing world of Mafia dynamics through the lens of politics and society. Marco's books are a staple for those interested in the intricate connections between organised crime and political structures, making them an essential addition to any collection dedicated to Education \u0026amp; Reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eMafia Politics\u003c\/strong\u003e, Santoro's writings offer a compelling examination of how Mafias operate within and influence wider socio-political landscapes. His meticulous research and engaging narrative style provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of complex systems, ensuring that each book in this collection is both an enlightening and an engaging read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Marco Santoro's works to uncover the hidden mechanisms of power and influence, offering valuable perspectives for academics, students, or anyone fascinated by the shadowy intersections of crime and governance. His contributions go beyond mere storytelling, providing a resource-rich experience for readers eager to expand their knowledge within this captivating field.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mafia-politics-by-marco-santoro-9780745670683","title":"Mafia Politics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ground-breaking book offers a deep and original analysis of the Mafia – in particular Cosa Nostra – as a distinct form of politics. Marco Santoro breaks with criminal and economic approaches which see the Mafia as an industry of private protection and rationally calculating wealth accumulation. Instead, he argues that it represents an alternative way of organising political relations, the exercise of power, and the struggle for prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNor is this a distortion or failure of the modern Western state, based on the rule of law: the Mafia is best understood as an older, alternative tradition of politics, a distinctly Southern institutional arrangement of social life focused on personal ties and obligations. Today, the Mafia still thrives among subaltern classes and in regions that the modern state has not yet incorporated, as a conservative counter-politics of prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePivotal to understanding this world is a cultural sociology of the Mafia, offering the tools and concepts necessary to penetrate the symbolism and structures of Mafia life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending diverse theoretical strands with folk sources and the voices of Mafiosi themselves, Santoro develops a political theory of the Mafia, shedding new light on this captivating, global, and remarkably resilient phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362817917164,"sku":"9780745670683","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13063963482453.jpg?v=1772901427"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marco-santoro.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}