Choosing White Collar Crime

Shover, Neal and Andy Hochstetler. 2006. Choosing White-Collar Crime. Cambridge University Press.

This systematic application of rational-choice theory to white-collar crime problems distinguishes ordinary and upperworld white-collar crime and presents reasons theoretically for believing that both have increased substantially over time. Reasons for the increase include the growing supply of white-collar lure and non-credible oversight. The book argues that measures and approaches used in the war on street crime have greater promise for reducing white-collar crime. Concluding with reasons for believing that problems of white-collar crime will continue unchecked in the increasingly global economy, it calls for strengthened citizen movements to rein in the increases.

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"This well-written and well-researched book contributes to the understanding of an important neglected topic."
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"Choosing White-Collar Crime is a valuable book."
-Eric R. Cheney, American Journal of Sociology

"[...]laudable attention paid to differences in pursuing street crime vs 'suite crime.'"
-Future Survey