The Crimes of the Economy
A Criminological Analysis of Economic Thought
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
22 May 2015
Summary
Economists have often paid visits to the field of criminology, examining the rational logic of offending. When economists examine criminal activity, they imply that offenders should be treated like any other social actor making rational choices.
In The Crimes of the Economy, Vincenzo Ruggiero turns the tables by examining a variety of economic schools of thought from a criminological perspective. Each one of these schools, he argues, justifies or even encourages harm produced by econ…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781138915183 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1138915181 |
| Author: | Vincenzo Ruggiero |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 22 May 2015 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
| Series: | Organizational Crime |
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About The Author
Vincenzo Ruggiero
Vincenzo Ruggiero is Professor of Sociology and Director of the ‘Crime and Conflict Research Centre’ at Middlesex University in London. He has conducted research on behalf of many national and international agencies, including the Economic and Social Research Council, the European Commission and the United Nations. He has published extensively on illicit drugs, corporate crime, corruption, political violence, social movements and penal systems.
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