Social Networking as a Criminal Enterprise

Herausgeber: Marcum, Catherine D; Higgins, George E

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

As social networking continues to evolve and expand, the opportunities for deviant and criminal behavior have multiplied. With contributions from experts in the field of cybercriminality, this book explores the emergence of social networking and how it has led to new forms of criminality. Supplying relevant statistics and legislative histories, it discusses the types of crimes committed and how the system is handling these offenders. The book presents discussion questions at the end of each chapter to encourage critical thinking and includes case studies to clarify content.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 254
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 155mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 558g
• ISBN-13: 9781466589797
• ISBN-10: 1466589795
• Artikelnr.: 39615350

Autorenporträt

Catherine D. Marcum, George E. Higgins

Inhaltsangabe

Understanding the Social Network. History of Social Networking. Creating
Identity on Social Network Sites. Social Networks and Crime: Applying
Criminological Theories. Types of Social Working Criminality. Texting and
Social Networks. Identity Theft and Social Networks. Wall Posts and Tweets
and Blogs, Oh My! A Look at Cyberbullying via Social Media. Understanding
Digital Piracy Using Social Networks: An Integrated Theory Approach.
Patterns of Sexual Victimization of Children and Women in the Multipurpose
Social Networking Sites. Case Study: Advancing Research on Hackers Through
Social Network Data. The Criminal Justice System and Social Networking.
Further Examining Officer Perceptions and Support for Online Community
Policing. Prosecution and Social Media. Corrections and Social Networking
Websites. Index.