Publications
Literary explorations between technology, psychology, and society.
Tra Stato e Clan
Camorra and Institutions in Italy: 45 years of ambiguity, business and blood
Forget simplifications, heroic narratives, and TV series: this book is not a novel, but a surgical X-ray of the most adaptive, ramified, and mimetic criminal system in Europe. From 1980s Naples to 2025 cryptocurrencies, this book reconstructs the silent transformation of the Camorra into a global crime holding, showing how it often happened right under the eyes of institutions.
IT History
From origins to today, a wonderful journey
Computer science has undergone an epochal transformation from the 80s to today. From complex and expensive machines, computers have become ubiquitous companions in our lives. "IT History" retraces this extraordinary journey, starting from icons like the Commodore 64, arriving at powerful smartphones and sophisticated cloud infrastructures. With a gaze projected to 2030, this book offers you a taste of emerging technologies and future trends.
Clans, Guilds, and Psyche
The Virtual Tribes Reshaping Society
Who are immersive online players? What drives them to spend hours in the virtual worlds of Elite Dangerous, World of Warships, and World of Tanks? Is there a dark side to gaming? This treatise explores the psychology of online players, debunks stereotypes, analyzes motivations, personality, and the risks of Gaming Disorder, offering a complete and scientifically rigorous view of an ever-evolving phenomenon. Discover the secrets, challenges, and opportunities of immersive online gaming!
Inside and Outside the Mafias
The Psyche divided between crime and redemption
An unprecedented journey into the labyrinth of the criminal mind. This essay reveals the psychological roots of the mafia phenomenon, the complex psychology of leaders, and the devastating impact of trauma. Through the touching voices of those who chose redemption, the book analyzes the Italian protection system and the fundamental psychological support offered to those who rebel.
When the Mafia Became the State
A rigorous historical and legal investigation into the controversial hypothesis of the "state mafia"
When the Mafia Became the State addresses with a critical method and multidisciplinary approach the complex issue of the relationship between the mafia and deviant sectors of the Italian State. The book analyzes the historical roots of the mafia phenomenon, the context of the "Years of Lead", the testimonies of penitents, and the main trials for collusion. A fundamental contribution to understanding a dark aspect of contemporary Italian history.
The Three Masters of Athens
The birth of Western philosophy
Socrates, Plato, Aristotle: a story of questions that never stop searching. Written with a lively, ironic, and poetic tone, this book invites you to stop and face the great questions of life. Ideal company for those who feel that "thinking well" is still a form of happiness and freedom, enriched by revisited myths and quotes from Luciano De Crescenzo.