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Encyclopedia of white-collar and corporate crime /

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The term 'white-collar crime' was coined by a sociologist in 1939 and refers to the incidence of crime rather than to any specific category of offenses. With over 500 entries, this encyclopedia attempts to chart the extent and variegation of crime that is not borne from poverty.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Salinger, Lawrence M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, [Calif.] ; London : SAGE, [2005]
Subjects:
White collar crimes > Encyclopedias.
Corporations > Corrupt practices > Encyclopedias.
Commercial crimes > Encyclopedias.
Misconduct in office > Encyclopedias.
Political corruption > Encyclopedias.
Administrative agencies > Corrupt practices > Encyclopedias.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:The term 'white-collar crime' was coined by a sociologist in 1939 and refers to the incidence of crime rather than to any specific category of offenses. With over 500 entries, this encyclopedia attempts to chart the extent and variegation of crime that is not borne from poverty.
Item Description:"A Sage reference publication."
Physical Description:1 online resource (2 volumes (xxviii, 974 pages)) : illustrations, portraits.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781412914260 (ebook) :