"This timely collection contains contemporary case studies and critical analyses by leading writers
in the study of white collar corporate crime. It makes an invaluable contribution to the 'criminology of the corporation'."
-Hazel Croall, Glasgow Caledonian University, U.K.
Crime and unethical behavior in business corporations and public bodies is a growing area of study that is forming
part of many criminology courses. This ground-breaking book from key scholars in Criminology and Management Studies
provides a truly up to date overview of debates on corporate and white collar crime. Corporate and White
Collar Crime will encourage students to develop a broad understanding of the topic. It further supports
the learning experience by drawing upon interdisciplinary and international perspectives. Case studies and illustrative
material are incorporated throughout, to help the reader to link theories and ideas with practical examples.
Intended Audience: Aimed primarily at undergraduate and postgraduate students in Criminology,
Criminal Justice and Business and Management Studies, the book will cross-over into many other disciplines including
Law and Social Policy.
"This is an innovative and multidisciplinary analysis of corporate and white collar crime that is both
theoretically and empirically rich. The text serves as a poignant reminder why research involving the powerful
must be a central part of criminological inquiry and why this book is essential reading."
-Reece Walters, The Open University, U.K.
"Again and again, pension funds are pillaged, investors fleeced, commuters killed, workers maimed, and
communities poisoned. Why is it that so few of these acts are defined as crimes, and why is it that, even when
they are, prosecution is so rarely effective? Corporate Crime and White Collar Crime addresses these very questions
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