Henry Pontell

For courses in criminal justice, white-collar crime, criminology, law & society, social problems, and American culture. A lively storytelling approach to white-collar crimeWitty and engaging, Profit Without Honor: White-Collar Crime and the Looting of America paints a vivid picture of white¿-collar crime in the US today. Exposing discrepancies between personal gain and individual integrity, the authors examine high-¿profile cases, trends in criminal activity, and the victims and consequences of criminal behaviors. Colorful anecdotes and statistics spark interest and motivate students to keep reading. The 7th edition addresses dramatic new developments in the study of white-collar crime since the last edition, including dozens of cases of corporate and governmental abuses of power in our modern era.

Well-written, witty, and authoritative. Profit Without Honor clearly exposes the battle between personal gain and individual integrity and provides a comprehensive overview of white-collar crime in American society. Presenting a vivid picture of all types of white-collar crime, the book covers high-profile cases, the latest trends in criminal activity, and a thorough discussion of the victims and consequences of these criminal behaviors. This edition addresses the recurrent financial meltdowns in recent years and the role of fraud and corporate crime in these crises. Utilizing both academic and popular sources, the book challenges readers to grasp the importance and long-term effects of white-collar crime in America.