The Ying On Triad
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The Ying On Triad
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Author : Kent Conwell
language : en
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Release Date : 2005-12
The Ying On Triad written by Kent Conwell and has been published by Thomas & Mercer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12 with Fiction categories.
With only a week to get the job done, Tony Boudreaux's attempts to prove the innocence of Bobby Packard, a man about to be executed for a ten-year-old murder, are complicated by the arrivals of his ex-wife and thieving father, the dealings of Chinese Tongs and Triads, a millionaire friend running for City Hall, and a disappearing corpse.
Triad Societies Triad Societies In Hong Kong
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Author : Kingsley Bolton
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2000
Triad Societies Triad Societies In Hong Kong written by Kingsley Bolton and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
This set comprises a comprehensive selection of colonial Western scholarly texts on Chinese secret societies from the early nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. It includes a selection of important papers on Chinese secret societies by a variety of scholars, missionaries, and colonial officials.
The Great Triad
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Author : René Guénon
language : en
Publisher: Sophia Perennis
Release Date : 2001
The Great Triad written by René Guénon and has been published by Sophia Perennis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Religion categories.
Centered on Taoism, this text is also characteristically rich in illuminating cross-references to other traditions. The ternary in question - Heaven, Earth, and Human - is an inescapable feature of all spirituality; it possesses the possibility of functioning as an initiatory means of support for inner realization.
Some Account Of A Secret Association In China Entitled The Triad Society By W Milne Communicated By The Revd Robert Morrison With Two Lithographed Plates
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Author : William MILNE (D.D.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1825
Some Account Of A Secret Association In China Entitled The Triad Society By W Milne Communicated By The Revd Robert Morrison With Two Lithographed Plates written by William MILNE (D.D.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1825 with categories.
The Triads As Business
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Author : Yiu-kong Chu
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-01-04
The Triads As Business written by Yiu-kong Chu and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-04 with Social Science categories.
There is no doubt that the triads have become recognized as a sophisticated and international criminal force and, following the handover of Hong Kong to China, there have been increasing fears that their influence will spread to the West through emigration. This book investigates the reality behind the myth with a study of the Hong Kong triads, generally regarded as the headquarters of triad societies throughout the world. Yiu Kong Chu examines their origins, their organized extortion from legitimate businesses large and small, and their more recent moves into illegal activities such as drug trafficking, human smuggling and gambling. Contrary to the popular belief that Hong Kong triads are replacing the Italian Mafia as the most powerful criminal organization in the world, this book argues that Hong Kong triads may be declining, as other ethnic Chinese crime gangs emerge as powerful crime groups in Western societies. Based on interviews with ex triad members and victims of the triads, police from Hong Kong, mainland China and Europe, as well as documentary evidence The Triads as Business gives a vivid and compelling picture of the triads as part of a wider society.
The Triads
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Author : J. M. S. Ward
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-07-10
The Triads written by J. M. S. Ward and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-10 with Social Science categories.
First published in 2006. Claiming origins in the mysteries of the Shaolin monastery and its martial traditions, the Triads are Chinese secret societies that overthrew the Qing Dynasty, evolved into organised crime syndicates, spread through the Chinese diaspora and are more powerful now than ever before. The symbol of the Triads is a triangle enclosing the characters for heaven, earth and man, emblematic of the societies’ far-reaching influence, and membership involves challenging rites of initiation and the practice of complex rituals little changed over the centuries. On one level, these practices can be seen simply as the customs of a purely mystical order; on another, they may be seen as the organising principles by which secret societies continue to operate as powerful political organisations invisible in our midst. This classic work, the definitive study of the history, symbols and secret rituals of the Triads, reveals the Triad initiation ritual of the mystical journey; sacred Triad signs, words and slang; the rite of the magic mirror and the oath of blood brotherhood; the symbolic decoration of Triad temples, Triad magic, and the meaning of the sacred objects and ceremonies at the heart of Triad practice in minute detail. The authors show that the Triad ritual is a potent mystical allegory with an immense power that can be used for good or ill.
The Triads
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Author : Martin Booth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Triads written by Martin Booth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Social Science categories.
The Ritual And Mythology Of The Chinese Triads
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Author : Barend ter Haar
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2021-11-15
The Ritual And Mythology Of The Chinese Triads written by Barend ter Haar and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-15 with History categories.
The extensive ritual and mythological lore of the Chinese Triads form the scope of this new paperback in Brill’s Scholar’s List. In it the reader will find a critical evaluation of the extant sources together with a true wealth of context. The core of the book is formed by a close reading of the initiation ritual, including the burning of incense, the altar, the enactment of a journey of life and death, and the blood covenant. Different narrative structures are also presented. These include the messianic demonological paradigm, political legitimation, and the foundation of myth. Triad lore is placed in its own religious and cultural context, allowing radically new conclusions about its origins, meanings and functions. This book is of special interest to social historians, anthropologists, and students of Chinese religious culture.
Ritual And Mythology Of The Chinese Triads
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Author : Barend ter Haar
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2021-08-30
Ritual And Mythology Of The Chinese Triads written by Barend ter Haar and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-30 with History categories.
The extensive ritual and mythological lore of the Chinese Triads form the scope of this new paperback title in Brill’s Scholars’ List. The author critically evaluates the extant sources and offers a wealth of contextual information. The core of the book is formed by a close reading of the initiation ritual, including the burning of incense, the altar, the enactment of a journey of life and death, and the blood covenant. Different narrative structures are also presented. These include the messianic demonological paradigm, political legitimation, and the foundation of myth. Triad lore is placed in its own religious and cultural context, allowing radically new conclusions about its origins, meanings and functions. This book is of special interest to social historians, anthropologists, and students of Chinese religious culture.
Traditional Organized Crime In The Modern World
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Author : Dina Siegel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-03-20
Traditional Organized Crime In The Modern World written by Dina Siegel and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-20 with Social Science categories.
Despite strenuous efforts from local, national, and international law enforcement, organized crime continues to thrive and prosper—even centuries-old crime outfits are surviving the global forces of mass migration and multinational business and finance. From traditional gangland enterprises such as narcotics, gambling, and prostitution, the world’s mafias have moved into new sources of illegal income, including high-tech arms smuggling, money laundering, and identity fraud. Traditional Crime in the Modern World tracks these organizations—the Italian and Mexican mafias, Columbian drug cartels, Chinese triads, and others—across five continents as they adapt to change, and assesses their prospects in the short and long term. World events such as the collapse of the Soviet Union and the 9/11 terror attacks are discussed in the context of contributing to emerging markets for illicit goods and services, and to evolving partnerships among criminal entities. This timely volume: • Provides a comprehensive overview of how mafia-like structures function today. • Analyzes in depth national crime situations with global implications. • Examines the migration of organized crime groups and their operations in their new countries. • Gauges the influence of digital and other technologies on organized crime. • Where applicable, notes the links between organized crime and national political institutions. • Describes the impact of the global financial crisis on crime organizations. Concise, compelling, and deeply documented, Traditional Crime in the Modern World is an eye-opening resource for researchers in Criminology and Criminal Justice, particularly with an interest in organized crime and trafficking, as well as related topics of Demography, Political Science, and International Relations.