Smuggling: Contraband and Corruption in World History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780742553163)

Exploring the history of smuggling around the world, Alan L. Karras traces all aspects of this pervasive and enduring crime. Through a compelling set of cases drawn from a rich array of historical and contemporary sources, Karras shows how smuggling of every conceivable good has flourished in every place, at every time. The author also sets smugglers--the ultimate free traders--in the context of the global political economy, where they are tightly woven into an uneasy relationship among governments, taxation, and corruption. Bringing smugglers and smuggling to life, this book provides a fascinating exploration for all readers interested in crime and corruption throughout modern history.

Author: Alan L. Karras
ISBN-10: 0742553167
ISBN-13: 9780742553163
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/16/2011
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.90d