Crime online : correlates, causes, and context /
In light of the increasing adoption of technology, it is critical that researchers explore the complex effects of computer technology on human behavior and the intersection of real world and virtual experiences. Crime Online uses empirical tests and unique data to provide detailed criminological exp...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Durham, North Carolina :
Carolina Academic Press,
[2021]
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| Edition: | Fourth edition. |
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| Summary: | In light of the increasing adoption of technology, it is critical that researchers explore the complex effects of computer technology on human behavior and the intersection of real world and virtual experiences. Crime Online uses empirical tests and unique data to provide detailed criminological explorations of multiple forms of cybercrime, including phishing, hacking and sex crimes. This text also includes a comprehensive exploration of cyberterrorism and activism in online environments. The law enforcement and policy responses to cybercrimes at the local, state and federal level are also discussed in detail. This work provides practical policy discussions that will benefit academics, law enforcement, legal counse, and students at the undergraduate and graduate level. |
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| Item Description: | Revised edition of Crime online, [2016]. Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Physical Description: | xv, 291 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781531020477 153102047X |