Title:
Profit without honor : white-collar crime and the looting of America / Stephen Rosoff, Henry Pontell, Robert Tillman.
Author:
Rosoff, Stephen M.
Pontell, Henry N., 1950-
Tillman, Robert.
Publication Information:
Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, c2010.
Call Number:
HV6769 .R667 2010
Abstract:
Product Description: Profit Without Honor clearly exposes the battle between personal gain and individual integrity and provides a comprehensive overview of white-collar crime in American society. Presenting a vivid picture of all types of white-collar crime, the book covers high-profile cases, the latest trends in criminal activity and a thorough discussion of the victims and consequences of these criminal behaviors. This edition addresses the current economic crisis and discusses its causes, cases and participants. Utilizing both academic and popular sources, the book challenges readers to grasp the importance and long term effects of white collar crime in America.
Edition:
5th ed.
ISBN:
9780135154687
Physical Description:
xiii, 642 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Crimes against consumers -- Chapter 3: Unsafe products -- Chapter 4: Environmental crime -- Chapter 5: Institutional corruption: mass media and religion -- Chapter 6: Securities fraud -- Chapter 7: Corporate fraud -- Chapter 8: Fiduciary fraud -- Chapter 9: Crimes by the government -- Chapter 10: Corruption of public officials -- Chapter 11: Medical crime -- Chapter 12: Computer crime -- Chapter 13: Conclusions.
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