Mafia, Deviant Masons and Corruption: Shifty Brotherhoods in Italy

This book explores the intersection of mafia power and deviant masonic lodges in the political sphere of contemporary Italy, offering an analysis of the shifting interactions between powerful actors and the ways they balance reciprocal obedience. It provides a unique insight into the political processes where mafia actors and deviant lodges play a significant role in the allocation of resources. Drawing on a wealth of literature and primary data sources, it redefines the relationship between mafias and power in Italy and considers how criminal groups are defined and enriched by a relational capital in shifty environments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 29 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the intricate intersection of mafia power and deviant masonic lodges within the political realm of contemporary Italy. At its heart, it presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolving dynamics between influential actors and their strategic balancing act of reciprocal obedience. Moreover, it offers a unique perspective into the political processes where mafia actors and deviant lodges play a pivotal role in the allocation of resources.

Drawing upon a vast array of literature from criminology and political science, as well as a diverse range of primary data sources, including judicial files, indictments, arrest warrants, intercepted materials, and sentences for key cases, official documentation from Parliamentary commissions and special committees of inquiry, rituals of affiliation, and codes of initiation, and interviews with prosecutors, journalists, and experts, Mafia, Deviant Masons, and Corruption redefines our understanding of the relationship between mafias and power in Italy. It explores how criminal groups are shaped and bolstered by a relational capital in fluid environments where every actor assumes, often, a dual nature: the mafia boss functions as an entrepreneur; the entrepreneur assumes the role of a politician; the politician engages with masons; a deviant mason provides support to mafia organizations.

This book constitutes a significant contribution to the literature on mafias and organized crime across criminology, sociology, and political science. It will captivate students, researchers, scholars, and engaged general readers alike, offering valuable insights and perspectives on this complex and critical topic.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032117874