Today's White Collar Crime

<p>Written as a text for undergraduate courses this book appeals to instructors interested in teaching the field of white-collar crime both from a matter-of-fact investigative perspective <em>as well as</em> a decidedly academic endeavor. Accordingly it goes beyond discussing the basic theories and typologies of commonly-encountered offenses such as fraud forgery embezzlement and currency counterfeiting to include the legalistic aspects of white-collar crime. It also explores the investigative tools and analytical techniques needed if students wish to pursue careers in this field. Because of the inextricable links between abuse-of-trust crimes such as misuse of government office nepotism and bribery and the realm of corporate corruption these issues are also included. </p><p>The text also maintains a connection between white-collar crime and acts of international terrorism; as well as the more controversial aspects of possible abuses of power within the public arena posed by the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the asset forfeiture process. </p><p>Adapted readings at the end of each chapter provide readable cases of white collar crime in action to illustrate the principles / theories presented. Activities Exercises and Photographs are also included in each of the 10 chapters and a Companion Web Site provides additional test items and other instructor support material. </p>