Date of Award
12-1997
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. Peter Renstrom
Second Advisor
Dr. William Ritchie
Third Advisor
Dr. Alan Isaak
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Determining which of the two main ethnic organized crime groups emerging in America poses a greater threat to society was the focus of this study. One group is from or is closely linked to Russia and the other group is from or is closely linked to China.
The aspects of each group that were discussed include their origins, their spread to America, how they structured, their membership sizes, the types of crimes they commit, and how law enforcement has responded to each group. The aspects that were compared between the two groups include their levels of sophistication, the seriousness and diversity of the crimes they commit, and each group's ability to operate nationwide and affect the average American.
The conclusion of this study is that Russian organized criminals pose a greater threat to American society than Chinese organized criminals pose.
Recommended Citation
Hoekenga, Bryce L., "A Comparative Analysis of the Harm That Russian and Chinese Organized Crime Groups Can Inflict on American Society" (1997). Masters Theses. 4165.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4165