White-Collar Crime

A Systems Approach

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• A new chapter on crime in the political system highlights the recent debates about the connections between crime and politics.
• Over 300 new references featuring current research and cases ensure students have the most up-to-date data on white collar crime.
• New sections on “Streaming White-Collar Crime” in every chapter highlight shows, movies, and documentaries related to white-collar crime and include questions students should consider as they expand their understanding of the topic.
• An expanded focus on biosocial, gender, and life-course explanations for white-collar crime provides students with more context on the individuals who commit these crimes.
• Timely topics have been added throughout to keep students engaged with the content by discussing relevant issues such as the legalization of marijuana, telemedicine fraud, and the impact of technology on crimes in the economic system.
• Recent events have been added throughout, including:
  
  • the Volkswagen emissions scandal;
  • the Wells Fargo deceptive sales case;
  • the Fyre Festival fraud and the focus on college-age victims;  
  • the Mueller investigation, impeachment, and crimes connected to Donald Trump;
    and the Operation Varsity Blues investigation involving the efforts of wealthy parents to get their children fraudulently
  • admitted to elite colleges.

• Key Points featured throughout the text ensure students stay focused on the most important information.
• In Focus boxes in each chapter bring concepts to life by helping students contextualize what they are learning.
• Discussion questions at the end of each chapter allow for further examination and critical thinking inside and outside of the classroom.
• Photos throughout the text illustrate issues from the narrative to give students a better understanding and appreciation for the different types of white-collar crime as well as the consequences of these offenses.