Yakuza Japan’s Criminal Underworld
Yakuza Japan’s Criminal Underworld by David E. Kaplan is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between organized crime and modern capitalism in Japan. Published by the University of California Press on October 22, 2012, this first edition marks the 25th anniversary of the work, spanning 400 pages in English. The book delves into the backstage dynamics of political influence and criminal enterprise within one of the world’s largest economies, providing a detailed and even-handed study of a subject often overlooked.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of the yakuza, revealing how this criminal organization intertwines with various aspects of Japanese society and economy. The text covers themes related to history, social science, and criminology, offering insights into the cultural and social implications of organized crime. Kaplan’s work presents a wealth of information, some of which has not been previously accessible in English, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Japan’s criminal underworld.
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“A fascinating study of how criminal enterprise can infect the very heart of modern capitalism. Here is the backstage world of political influence and organized crime in the world’s second largest economy… by far the most detailed and even-handed study of this important and neglected subject.”—John W. Dower, author of Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II
Reviews of original edition:
“A superb study of Japan’s underworld that is both entertaining and revealing. The authors miss none of the color and curious detail of the yakuza style, but at the same time go far beyond surface observations.”—Far Eastern Economic Review
“The book is laden with fascinating information, some of it heretofore unavailable in English.”—Washington Post
“Blend the Mafia with the Masons. Let them simmer a while, then fold in the Ku Klux Klan and you’ll have the yakuza…. Important and timely…Yakuza will serve for years as the source document on Japanese organized crime.”—San Jose Mercury News
“State-of-the-art investigative reporting…must reading for those who consider themselves already highly conversant with yakuza activities…disturbing.”—Journal of Asian Studies
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