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Profit Without Honor: White Collar Crime and the Looting of America
ISBN: 9780134871424
"Profit Without Honor" is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the world of white-collar crime, providing a vivid picture of various types of white-collar offenses. Written by Stephen M. Rosoff, this book is a go-to resource for students and educators in the fields of criminal justice, criminology, law & society, social problems, and American culture.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in courses focused on white-collar crime and related fields at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of white-collar crime, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of criminal justice principles.
History and Editions
The 7th edition of "Profit Without Honor" has been updated to address the latest trends in white-collar criminal activity. This edition includes a thorough discussion of high-profile cases, the victims and consequences of these crimes, and the ongoing battle between personal gain and individual integrity. The book has been a staple in educational settings since its initial publication, with each edition reflecting the evolving landscape of white-collar crime.
Author and Other Works
Stephen M. Rosoff is the author of "Profit Without Honor." He is known for his authoritative and engaging writing style, which makes complex topics accessible to a broad audience. While "Profit Without Honor" is his most notable work in the field of white-collar crime, Rosoff has contributed to various other texts and research papers on criminal justice.
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Stephen M. Rosoff was professor of criminology at the University of Houston–Clear Lake. He received his PhD in social ecology from the University of California, Irvine, and has written extensively on white-collar crime and professional deviance, particularly in the areas of medical fraud and computer crime. His scholarship has appeared in numerous journals and books around the world, including Social Deviance (McGraw Hill, 2011), which he co-authored.
Henry N. Pontell is professor of criminology, law, and society in the School of Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine. He received his PhD in sociology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. His scholarly work has focused on financial and medical fraud and the role of corporate crime in major financial debacles, among other areas in criminology. His books include Big Money Crime: Fraud and Politics in the Savings and Loan Crisis (UC Press), Prescription for Profit: How Doctors Defraud Medicaid (UC Press), and International Handbook of White-Collar and Corporate Crime (Springer).
Robert H. Tillman is professor of sociology at St. John’s University in New York City. He received his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Davis. He is the author and co-author of several books on white-collar crime, including Big Money Crime: Fraud and Politics in the Savings and Loan Crisis (University of California Press) and Pump and Dump: The Rancid Rules of the New Economy (Rutgers University Press).
1. Introduction
2. Crimes Against Consumers
3. Unsafe Products
4. Environmental Crime
5. Institutional Corruption: Mass Media and Religion
6. Securities Fraud
7. Corporate Fraud
8. Fiduciary Fraud
9. Crimes by the Government
10. Corruption of Public Officials
11. Medical Crime
12. Computer Crime
13. Conclusions
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