| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 137 pages) |
| Contents |
Preface; 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 Crimes; Chapter 6. Conclusions and Policy Implications; Index; About the Authors |
| Summary |
Centered on the concept of "Maximization," Matthew B. Robinson and Dr. Daniel S. Murphy offer a new theory of elite deviance and corporate crime called contextual anomie/strain theory. Exploring how 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. Contextual anomie/strain theory posits that although everyone in American society experiences stress and frustration association with American Dream, there are certain contexts in American |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
White collar crimes -- United States
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Avarice.
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Anomy.
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TRUE CRIME -- White Collar Crime.
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Anomy
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Avarice
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White collar crimes
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Murphy, Daniel, 1957-
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| ISBN |
9780742565784 |
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0742565785 |
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1282496972 |
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9781282496972 |
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9786612496974 |
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6612496975 |
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