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Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs as Organized Crime Groups

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Thomas Barker

    1. Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

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  • 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
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Criminology (BRIEFSCRIMINOL)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. The Nature of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

    • Thomas Barker
    Pages 1-7

  3. Hells Angels Motorcycle Club and the One Percenters

    • Thomas Barker
    Pages 9-12

  4. Criminal Organizations

    • Thomas Barker
    Pages 13-19

  5. Criminal Organization Continuum of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs

    • Thomas Barker
    Pages 21-23

  6. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

    • Thomas Barker
    Pages 25-44

  7. Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Violence

    • Thomas Barker
    Pages 45-52

  8. Conclusion-Organized Criminals Without Borders

    • Thomas Barker
    Pages 53-55

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 57-58
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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.​

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  • Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, USA

    Thomas Barker

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Thomas Barker, PH.D

Professor Emeritus

School of Justice Studies

Eastern Kentucky University

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