Encyclopedia of White-Collar and Corporate Crime: Volumes 1 and 2
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Using a broad definition of white-collar crime that is both sociological and legalistic in nature, Salinger (Arkansas State U.) presents an encyclopedia meant to provide college, public, or high- school library users with legal and historical information about white-collar crime—particularly in the contemporary United States. The 500 or so alphabetical entries cover specific companies and individuals as well as legal and thematic topics which fall under categories such as business fraud and crimes, consumers, countries and regions, criminology and justice, financial and securities fraud, medical and healthcare fraud, political scandals, pollution, products, regulation, scams and swindles, war-profiteering, and work-related crimes. The encyclopedia also contains a brief timeline and appendixes providing a glossary, summaries of laws, and a bibliographical guide to additional research. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Library Journal Salinger (Arkansas State) has edited a well-researched and clearly written collection of articles about the types of white collar crime and cites some of the more notorious players. Written by academics, the more than 500 articles are arranged alphabetically as well as by 17 categories, among them Business Fraud & Crimes and Countries, and vary in length from one to two pages, all ending with bibliographies for further research. What makes the book truly accessible is a timeline, resource guide, glossary of terms, summary of laws, and a detailed index. There are also illustrative photos but no charts or diagrams. For students researching a particular individual, there are entries on notables such as Oliver North and Theodore Roosevelt. Cross-references are a big plus. A student reading the article on North, for example, will find references to Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Iran-Contra, and Central America. Bottom Line Ideal for general use, this resource is most suitable and recommended for academic libraries.-Harry Charles, St. Louis Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
