White-collar Crime (Hardcover)

The term 'white-collar crime' refers to crimes committed by people in respectable social and professional positions, who commit a crime in the course of doing their job or by using the advantage of their position. The crimes perpetrated are generally nonviolent, occur in commercial or business settings, and are intended solely to generate an illicit profit. ""White-Collar Crime"" explains the common types of crime committed, ranging from simple fraud to embezzling to insider trading, notes the famous cases, and discusses how law enforcement agencies identify and fight these crimes.The chapters include: History of White-Collar Crime; ABSCAM: How to Catch White-Collar Criminals; Crimes Against Consumers; Computer Crimes and I.D. Theft; and, Insider Trading and the Strange Case of Martha Stewart.

General

Imprint:	Chelsea HousePublishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2008
First published:	September 2008
Authors:	Michael Benson
Consultant editors:	John L. French
Dimensions:	235 x 165 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	120
ISBN-13:	978-0-7910-9413-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Social studies > General Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Citizenship Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	0-7910-9413-8
Barcode:	9780791094136

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