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Very useful, well written book
This book was very helpful in studying for my White Collar Crime final.It covered more topics than we even covered in class and had great explanations and cites.I definitely recommend it!

The standard in understanding white collar crime
I took a white collar crime course with the author of this book. We had two texts for the class: the actual cases and this book as a supplement. The "Understanding" books are always great guides to tough courses and this book is no exception. The book discusses the major cases in the field with easy to understand language. It is broken down into various sections within the chapters to address the elements of each particular crime. All in all, the book was an indispensable resource in understanding and mastering this course. Of course, I would expect nothing less from this professor. ... Read more

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This text provides a broad overview of white collar crime, including procedural and evidentiary issues. It covers specific offenses such as mail and bank fraud, securities fraud, obstruction of justice, bribery, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), and computer crimes. It covers procedural topics such as those related to grand jury and administrative agency investigations, self-incrimination, and parallel proceedings. Also discussed are punishment and sanctions for white collar crimes. ... Read more

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Useful tool, consume with moderation
The structure of the Nutshell is well done, clear.

Sometimes it lacks precisions, grahics of how the concepts have to interact would be helpful to better understand the structure of the core crimes outlined.

The most important recent cases are not integrated.

a succinct introduction
First off, I'm not a lawyer. I needed a book on whitecollar crime in US and I had to search intensively. For one reason or another the books on the market and in law libraries are for US lawyers which means that you don't find a full treatise on the subject but starting points that you have to develop by yourself. This book is the best I could find in an atrophic market. So if you are a novice don't expect very much but a short introduction on theoretical concept. One question I had in mind was how harsh was the punishment for such crimes and how precise and effective was the contour of the crime. Well, the answer is not here. If I had to rely on this book for an anwer I can infer that there is some punishment in theory for a vague crime. Unless you know well and by heart the US Sentencing guidelines and the rest of the US crime law, you end up with more questions than answers. It's more on the elements of the crime (willfulness, mens rea, a scheme to defraud etc.) than on the actual behavior the laws are meant to cope with. So read this book and be ready to do your own research.

Good fast read was better than a dense textbook.
I don't have the opportunity to take a law class on this topic, so I bought the nutshell.This was a very interesting read, just hitting the basics, and didn't take too much time out of my study schedule.Highly reccommend if you think you are interested in this type of law but don'thave time /opportunity to take the class. ... Read more

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With an emphasis on substantive law, this extensively revised casebook provides comprehensive coverage of major white-collar crime statutes in the federal criminal code, securities laws, and environmental statutes, as well as sentencing principles under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. CORPORATE AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME: Cases and Materials, Fourth Edition, shows students what white collar crime is and how it is detected, prosecuted, and punished today.<p class="copymedium">The casebook is well known for its teachability:</p><ul><li class="copymedium">distinguished author Kathleen F. Brickey, who is widely published in the field and has served as a consultant to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, draws on her extensive experience to present a revealing and realistic account of the law</li><li class="copymedium">distinctive focus on major white-collar crime statutes allows timely and topical coverage of contemporary substantive law issues</li><li class="copymedium">clear and concise expository introductions illuminate the contexts of the cases that follow</li><li class="copymedium">well edited and carefully selected cases (the best "teaching cases") are reinforced by provocative notes and questions that stimulate lively classroom discussion</li><li class="copymedium">skillfully written problems throughout the book enrich understanding of the cases and challenge students to apply substantive law principles to hypotheticals that test the outer bounds of the principal cases</li><li class="copymedium">recent Justice Department prosecution guidelines provide an excellent platform for exploring policy considerations relating to prosecuting corporations and their officers and executives</li><li class="copymedium">a detailed Teacher's Manual supplies specific guidance on discussion and analysis of casebook problems, notes, and questions</li></ul><p class="copymedium">The Fourth Edition incorporates new material on:</p><ul><li class="copymedium">recent corporate fraud prosecutions, including those of Arthur Andersen, Martha Stewart, and Bernie Ebbers</li><li class="copymedium">Sarbanes-Oxley statutes relating to conspiracy, securities fraud, and obstruction of justice</li><li class="copymedium">important Supreme Court decisions that invalidate the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (Booker) and Arthur Andersen¿s obstruction of justice conviction (Andersen), as well as high Court decisions relating to conspiracy (Jimenez Recio), mail fraud (Pasquantino), and federal program bribery (Sabri)</li><li class="copymedium">significant appellate court decisions</li></ul><p></p> ... Read more

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Divided into four sections, the volume deals with the definition and theory of white-collar crime, victimization, enforcement, and the sanctioning of organizations and individuals. ... Read more

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How do we define white-collar crime? Why do we make adistinction between embezzlement by a corporate executive and "street crimes" such as theft, drugs, and prostitution? Will a change in cultural climate affect existing definitions of white-collar crime? What do studies of white-collar crime reveal about the society in which it takes place? How does the criminal justice system address the issue of white-collar crime and deal with those who commit it? There are no easy answers to these questions. Although white-collar crime has a long history, it has received little attention because violations, violators,and victims are often unclear. The eighteen articles chosen for this collection provide the opportunity to recognize and understand white-collar crime, its impact on society, and the need to enact more effective countermeasures todeal with it. ... Read more

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In the nearly twenty years since the first edition of White-Collar Crime, the fields of criminal justice and criminology have changed dramatically. Nonetheless, the revised edition, published in 1977, still holds a place on many bookshelves, a testament to the editors' ability to identify works of the highest quality. At long last, with the assistance of new co-editor Lawrence M. Salinger, White-Collar Crime has been fully revised, including the most extensive bibliography on white-collar crime that has ever been compiled. ... Read more

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Great Text Book
This is a fine text and usually required reading for anyone in a white collar crime class.The text has a steady flow of vital information regarding one of the lesser exposed elements of crime in the United States.This may not be the stuff of primetime television, but it is the true representation of what will put people in prison for years.Recommended for the research student!

Great Book - 1 review
This is a great book, especially for those in Wise's legal research class. ... Read more

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Written as a text for undergraduate courses, this book appeals to instructors interested in teaching the field of white-collar crime, both from a matter-of-fact investigative perspective as well as a decidedly academic endeavor. Accordingly, it goes beyond discussing the basic theories and typologies of commonly-encountered offenses such as fraud, forgery, embezzlement, and currency counterfeiting, to include the legalistic aspects of white-collar crime. It also explores the investigative tools and analytical techniques needed if students wish to pursue careers in this field. Because of the inextricable links between abuse-of-trust crimes such as misuse of government office, nepotism, and bribery and the realm of corporate corruption, these issues are also included.

The text also maintains a connection between white-collar crime and acts of international terrorism; as well as the more controversial aspects of possible abuses of power within the public arena posed by the USA Patriot Act of 2001 and the asset forfeiture process.

Adapted readings at the end of each chapter provide readable cases of white collar crime in action to illustrate the principles / theories presented. Activities, Exercises, and Photographs are also included in each of the 10 chapters and a Companion Web Site provides additional test items and other instructor support material.

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todays white collar crime
Excellent book!! Written by an expert, I used it as a text book, Good reference book.

Incorrect ISBN: Below are the correct ones!
Greetings:
The ISBN listed for this textbook on this page (ASIN: 020388177X) is incorrect. The correct ISBNs are as follows:

Paperback: 978-0-415-99611-2
Hardcover: 978-0-415-99610-5

Both versions of this book are available on Amazon.com

Thanks!
- Hank

Taught me a lot about an often overlooked subject!
Today's White-Collar Crime: Legal, Investigative, and Theoretical Perspectives (Criminology and Justice Studies)

Although I bought this book on another website, it is a bit cheaper on Amazon.com. I am not a criminal justice major, and have not taken any courses in this area, but I found this book very, very interesting! It provided me with a thorough understanding of white-collar crime. I liked the author's use of activities at the end of each chapter, and it made difficult concepts easy to understand. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested knowing more about white-collar crime or government corruption. ... Read more

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For courses in Criminal Justice, American Culture, White Collar Crime, Social Problems, Criminology, and Law & Society. Profit Without Honor clearly exposes the battle between personal gain and individual integrity and provides a comprehensive overview of white-collar crime in American society. Presenting a vivid picture of all types of white-collar crime, the book covers high-profile cases, the latest trends in criminal activity and a thorough discussion of the victims and consequences of these criminal behaviors.This edition addresses the current economic crisis and discusses its causes, cases and participants. Utilizing both academic and popular sources, the book challenges readers to grasp the importance and long term effects of white collar crime in America. ... Read more

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don't bother...
This book was the least expensive on Amazon, but the book still wasn't worth the money.It's a story book about stuff readily available in the news and on the Internet.Even our instructor, who is also an attorney, commented repeatedly that he hated the book--the class did too.In fact, the instructor said he is changing the book for next semester.We all told him to wait before telling the bookstore in hopes they would buy back this piece of crap from us poor students.

not as advertised
this was advertised as a new book when in fact it is used.

Overall
This bok overall has captured my eye out of every book I have ever had to read for any course. It has many interestcing topics andstories I highly recommend this book. Received in good condition and good timing.

An Informative, Introductory Book
I utilize Profit Without Honor as one of the required textbooks in an college course I teach at Herkimer County Community College entitled CJ 122: Intoduction to Economic Crime Investigation.

I find the book is quite comprehensive, extensively researched and very well written.There is just enough theoretical foundations along with a true plethora of historical and recent examples to educate and inform. My students have received the book very well, commenting that while it is far reaching it is also a fairly easy "read" that isn't to confusing or overwhelming.It's my opinion that Profit Without Honor is an excellent introductory text to aquaint the casual reader or the student with the far reaching, comprehensive nature of economic crime, white collar crime and fraud present today.

I look forward to a third edition when recent incidents such as Enron, Arthur Anderson, WorldCom etc. would hopefully be addressed.

As a side note, the fraud realted quotes from motion pictures that serve as chapter headings are hilarious! (i.e. Teacher: What is the capital of Nebraska?First Student: Lincoln.Teacher: Right. Who freeded the slaves?Second Student: LincolnTeacher: Right. Charles Keating cooked the books at what S&L?Third Student: Lincoln?)

A great book!
PROFIT WITHOUT HONOR combines immaculate scholarship, penetrating insight, and a witty and engaging style of writing. Readers will find material that will trigger righteous indignation, and insights that will make them nod in agreement and wonder why they hadn't thought of that. The authors provide a vast array of information on white-collar offenses that challenges current concentration on street law-breaking as the most serious crime problem in the United States. ... Read more

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This book explores a neglected topic in criminology—women and white-collar crime. Taking a case study approach, it examines how women and crime has changed and why women have become more involved in corporate, political, and professional offenses. Fully exploring the topic, it discusses all issues including perpetrators, victims and whistle-blowers and incorporates interviews with female scholars and professionals. From insider trading to medical malpractice, it includes contemporary examples that engage the reader and promote discussion in a controversial area of study. Criminologists, anyone with an interest in criminal practices. ... Read more

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This law school casebook addresses substantive and procedural areas of importance in white-collar criminal practice. The book covers a variety of substantive crimes, including perjury, false statements, false claims, obstruction of justice, mail and wire fraud, public corruption, insider trading, conspiracy, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, and money laundering. It then tackles procedural issues critical to white-collar practice such as grand jury, discovery, the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination as applied to testimony and physical evidence, the attorney-client privilege, representation issues, plea bargaining and cooperation agreements, and parallel proceedings. The materials emphasize ethical issues facing criminal law practitioners. This revision covers the updated corporate charging policy, the Stein decision, and other areas (honest services fraud, RICO, etc.) that have seen a great deal of litigation in the last 2 years. ... Read more

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This comprehensive overview of white collar crime begins by introducing the concept, looking at its definition, its identification with class and status, and its development within criminology. The problems of estimating the vast extent of white collar and corporate crime are explored, and some of its major forms are outlined, including fraud, corruption, employment, consumer and environmental crime.

Hazel Croall looks at the kinds of offenders who are convicted for white collar offences and at patterns of victimization which involve class, gender and age. She examines the various ways in which white collar crime has been explained and analysed, including individual, organizational and social structural perspectives. The issues surrounding regulation and punishment are explored, focusing on the contrast between white collar and other crimes, and on alternative approaches to its control.

This new book is a revised, updated and readily accessible replacement for the author's highly successful White Collar Crime(Open UP, 1992). It includes expanded coverage of corporate crime, and provides an essential text for undergraduate courses in criminology, sociology and law. ... Read more

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As an instructor teaching white collar crime, are you frustrated by texts which leave your students feeling outraged but helpless about the subject? Assigning this new text by Mike Benson and Sally Simpson can successfully address that problem, because it explains to students why white-collar crime is so prevalent and so difficult to control. Using this text, instructors can show students how these crimes are carried out in ways that make them difficult to discover. Instructors can also show how opportunities for white-collar crimes could be reduced if we were to approach the problem from the perspective of situational crime prevention. The authors address the difficulty of controlling white-collar crime in detail, and speculate on the future of white-collar crime in the rapidly globalizing world of trans-national corporations.

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This comprehensive text helps students understand the problems involved in studying white collar crime, explanations for crime, the principal focus of the crimes, and the character of the legal and criminal justice response to the crime.Kindle textbooks are functionally equivalent to the print textbook. In some cases, individual items such as ancillary images or multimedia have been removed for digital delivery due to rights restrictions. ... Read more

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Trusted Criminals
Textbook received quickly.It's a small book and print is easy to read.However, cover of book had a cut on it and looks like a box cutter was used to open a carton and sliced through the cover.This book was purchased new and cost over $60.Frustrating when you spend so much for a textbook and receive a damaged book.No time to send it back because summer classes start today and I need it for class.

Any college-level library strong in criminology needs this
Now in a fully updated and expanded fourth edition, TRUSTED CRIMINALS: WHITE COLLAR CRIME IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY provides the latest noteworthy cases and developments in fraud in all kinds of industries, from sub-prime mortgage loans and illegal activity in pharmaceutical circles to insurance scams. It covers attempts to control these crimes, shifts in legal practice in prosecuting cases, and surveys changing regulations, initiatives against corporate crimes, and more. Any college-level library strong in criminology needs this.

Former Friedrichs Student
As a graduate of The University of Scranton, with a B.S. in CJ, I had the honor of studying under the author of this text.

It is extremely comprehensive in covering white collar crime, an issue that other criminology/criminal justice texts simply fail to explore.

Perhaps readers of Gottfredson and Hirschi's"A General Theory of Crime" might find Friedrichs' exploration of positivist critical criminology particularly useful for explaining an area of crime that has been neglected because of "lack of research". 5 stars for this, looking forward to a new edition, and hopefully another text on WCC.

By far the best....
As a college professor, and researcher/student of white collar crime,Friedrichs' Trusted Criminals is by far the best text available on thetopic.His extensive coverage of the wide array of actions constitutingwhite collar crime provides readers with a better understanding of thissometimes confusing topic.Also, his easy-to-follow writing style andexcellent use of examples facilitate comprehension of the material.It isapparent that a great deal of effort went into writing this book.

I referto this text as "My Bible," and use it as a starting point forany and all research endeavors involving white collar crime.I eagerlyanticipate the second edition (sometime soon?). ... Read more

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The most comprehensive text available on the topic of white collar crime. Helps readers understand the problems involved in studying white collar crime, explanations for crimes, the principle focus of the crimes, and the character of the legal and criminal justice response to the crimes. ... Read more

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Trusted Criminals
Textbook received quickly.It's a small book and print is easy to read.However, cover of book had a cut on it and looks like a box cutter was used to open a carton and sliced through the cover.This book was purchased new and cost over $60.Frustrating when you spend so much for a textbook and receive a damaged book.No time to send it back because summer classes start today and I need it for class.

Any college-level library strong in criminology needs this
Now in a fully updated and expanded fourth edition, TRUSTED CRIMINALS: WHITE COLLAR CRIME IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY provides the latest noteworthy cases and developments in fraud in all kinds of industries, from sub-prime mortgage loans and illegal activity in pharmaceutical circles to insurance scams. It covers attempts to control these crimes, shifts in legal practice in prosecuting cases, and surveys changing regulations, initiatives against corporate crimes, and more. Any college-level library strong in criminology needs this.

Former Friedrichs Student
As a graduate of The University of Scranton, with a B.S. in CJ, I had the honor of studying under the author of this text.

It is extremely comprehensive in covering white collar crime, an issue that other criminology/criminal justice texts simply fail to explore.

Perhaps readers of Gottfredson and Hirschi's"A General Theory of Crime" might find Friedrichs' exploration of positivist critical criminology particularly useful for explaining an area of crime that has been neglected because of "lack of research". 5 stars for this, looking forward to a new edition, and hopefully another text on WCC.

By far the best....
As a college professor, and researcher/student of white collar crime,Friedrichs' Trusted Criminals is by far the best text available on thetopic.His extensive coverage of the wide array of actions constitutingwhite collar crime provides readers with a better understanding of thissometimes confusing topic.Also, his easy-to-follow writing style andexcellent use of examples facilitate comprehension of the material.It isapparent that a great deal of effort went into writing this book.

I referto this text as "My Bible," and use it as a starting point forany and all research endeavors involving white collar crime.I eagerlyanticipate the second edition (sometime soon?). ... Read more

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This classic study of corporate crime in America is now available for the first time the way Sutherland originally wrote it -- with names and case studies of offenders included. ... Read more

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Original writings explore the issue of white-collar crime and the controversies that surround it, focusing on the vastness of state-corporate and white-collar crime, the victimization that results, and the ways these crimes affect society environmentally, politically, economically and personally.

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very satisfied with purchase and shipment
I am very satisfied with my book purchased. I received my book in great timing. It was a used book, but it look practically new. ... Read more