"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.