Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime (eBook)

Click 'Additional Materials' for downloadable samples"e;This excellent set covers corporate, organizational, governmental, financial, and political crimes, as well as important legislation and laws related to the subject. An impressive title on a neglected field of criminal justice. Highly Recommended."e;--CHOICEWith more than 500 entries (including up-to-date information on such high profile cases as Martha Stewart and Enron), the Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime gathers history, definitions, examples, investigation, prosecution, assessments, challenges, and projections into one definitive reference work on the topic. The Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime is edited to incorporate information about a variety of white-collar crimes, and provides examples of persons, statutes, companies, and convictions. Each entry offers a thorough and thoughtful summary of the topic. Rather than a simple definition, users are given a satisfying and sophisticated synopsis with references for further study. Articles consider all aspects of white-collar and corporate crime, including: * Law: describes specific elements of corporate law and the various illegal acts to which they apply* Individuals: brief biographical sketches, primarily focused on how they relate to the study of white-collar crime* Events: criminal events include descriptions of specific cases of white-collar crime, both past and current The Encyclopedia was developed primarily for college, public, and high school libraries. Post-graduate academics, law firms, and corporations will also find this a valuable addition to their libraries. Key Themes * Business Fraud & Crimes* Companies* Consumers* Countries & Regions* Criminology & Justice* Financial & Securities Fraud* Government* Laws* Medical & Healthcare Fraud* People* Political Scandals* Pollution* Products* Regulation* Scams & Swindles* War-Profiteering* Work-Related Crimes Key Features * Two volumes and over 500 entries* Each entry contains cross-references and a detailed bibliography* Reader's Guide groups entries by broad topic areas* First comprehensive reference on white-collar crime* Comprehensive chronology of events pertaining to corporate and white-collar crime