- Defines the differences between conventional and deviant motorcycle clubs
- Describes the structure of outlaw motorcycle gangs
- Examines the expansion of American-based motorcycle gangs outside the US
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- About this book
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This brief covers the unique crime group of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs are adult criminal associations composed of “bikers” living a deviant lifestyle that includes individual, group, and club criminal behavior. These groups are sometimes called one percenters, due to the American Motorcycle Association statement that ninety-nine percent of motorcyclists are law abiding citizens. While many may be familiar with the reputation of the Hells' Angels, many may not realize the wide network of other Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs or the extent of their involvement in criminal activities. The brief includes a breakdown of the criminal networks and activities of these groups, which operate similarly to an organized crime group. It also covers the evolution of motorcycle clubs to motorcycle gangs. It examines the recent trend of American-based motorcycle gangs into international organized crime activities. This book will be of interest to researcher studying criminology, particularly organized crime and criminal networks, as well as international and comparative law and public policy.
- About the authors
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Thomas Barker, PH.D
Professor Emeritus
School of Justice Studies
Eastern Kentucky University
- Table of contents (7 chapters)
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The Nature of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs
Pages 1-7
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Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the One Percenters
Pages 9-12
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Criminal Organizations
Pages 13-19
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Criminal Organization Continuum of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs
Pages 21-23
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Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
Pages 25-44
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs as Organized Crime Groups
- Authors
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- Thomas Barker
- Series Title
- SpringerBriefs in Criminology
- Copyright
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- The Author(s)
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-07431-3
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-07431-3
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-07430-6
- Series ISSN
- 2192-8533
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- VI, 58
- Number of Illustrations
- 11 b/w illustrations, 11 illustrations in colour
- Topics
