Crimes of the Powerful: White-Collar Crime and Beyond

Crimes committed by the powerful are often invisible or reframed as a bad decision or a rare mistake. Crimes of the Powerful: White-Collar Crime and Beyond is the first textbook to bring together and show the symbiotic relationships between state crime, white-collar crime, corporate crime, financial crime, and organized crime, and environmental crime. It covers topics such as media, culture, the Hollywoodization of crimes of the powerful, theoretical understanding, typology, victims, regulation, and resistance. The new edition includes new chapters on occupational crime, crimes against the environment, and further coverage of representations of resistance to crimes of the powerful in popular culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The portrayal of criminals in the media and by politicians often perpetuates the stereotype of the common criminal, while crimes committed by the powerful remain largely invisible or are often reframed as a bad decision or a rare mistake. This issue, which remains marginalized within the field of criminology and criminal justice, has far-reaching consequences. Crimes of the powerful cause more harm, perpetuate more inequalities, and result in more victimization than street crimes.

Crimes of the Powerful: White-Collar Crime and Beyond is a groundbreaking textbook that brings together and explores the intricate relationships between state crime, white-collar crime, corporate crime, financial crime, organized crime, and environmental crime. Authored by Dawn L. Rothe and David Kauzlarich, this comprehensive text provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of crimes, their theoretical relevance, and the challenges surrounding regulations and social controls for crimes of the powerful.

The book delves into various themes, including the influence of the media and culture on the Hollywoodization of crimes of the powerful, the theoretical understanding and study of these crimes, the typology of crimes of the powerful with examples and case studies, the victims of these crimes, and the regulation and resistance of elite crime.

In its fully updated and revised edition, the book includes new chapters on occupational crime, crimes against the environment, and further coverage of representations of resistance to crimes of the powerful in popular culture. This text serves as an ideal introductory text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in modules on the crimes of the powerful, white-collar crime, state crime, and green criminology. It offers chapter summaries, activities, discussion questions, and a comprehensive list of additional resources, including films, websites, regulatory agencies, and additional readings, to enhance the learning experience.

By shedding light on the crimes of the powerful, this textbook contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and its implications for society. It emphasizes the need for greater attention and regulation to address the harm caused by these crimes and promote a more equitable and just society.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367644598
Edition number: 2 ed