Matthew Robinson, Daniel Murphy

Greed is Good

Maximization and Elite Deviance in America

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Through a new theory called Contextual Anomie/Strain Theory, Matthew Robinson and Daniel Murphy explain why deviance and crime are so widespread in American corporations. Exploring the simultaneous use of legitimate (i.e., legal) and illegitimate (i.e., deviant or illegal) means of opportunity in pursuit of one's goals, Greed is Good explains various forms of elite deviance and corporate crime.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 380g
• ISBN-13: 9780742560703
• ISBN-10: 0742560708
• Artikelnr.: 25692968

Autorenporträt

Daniel Murphy is assistant professor of criminal justice at Appalachian State University. Matthew Robinson is associate professor of criminal justice at Appalachian State.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 Introduction to Greed, Maximization, and Crime Chapter 2
Theoretical Background: Strain and Anomie Theories Chapter 3 Contextual
Anomie/Strain Theory Chapter 4 Maximization and Elite Property Crime
Chapter 5 Maximization and Elite Violent Crime Chapter 6 Conclusions and
Policy Implications