Greed is Good: Maximization and Elite Deviance in America
Matthew Robinson
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Description for Greed is Good: Maximization and Elite Deviance in America
paperback. Num Pages: 150 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 240.
Centered on the concept of 'Maximization,' Matthew B. Robinson and Dr. Daniel S. Murphy offer a new theory of elite deviance and corporate crime called contextual anomie/strain theory. Exploring how simultaneous use of legitimate (i.e., legal) and illegitimate (i.e., deviant or illegal) means of opportunity in pursuit of one's goals, Greed is Good explains various forms of elite deviance and corporate crime. Contextual anomie/strain theory posits that although everyone in American society experiences stress and frustration association with American Dream, there are certain contexts in American society that produce even greater stress, frustration, and pressures toward crime. One such context ... Read more
Centered on the concept of 'Maximization,' Matthew B. Robinson and Dr. Daniel S. Murphy offer a new theory of elite deviance and corporate crime called contextual anomie/strain theory. Exploring how simultaneous use of legitimate (i.e., legal) and illegitimate (i.e., deviant or illegal) means of opportunity in pursuit of one's goals, Greed is Good explains various forms of elite deviance and corporate crime. Contextual anomie/strain theory posits that although everyone in American society experiences stress and frustration association with American Dream, there are certain contexts in American society that produce even greater stress, frustration, and pressures toward crime. One such context ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers United States
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
Number of Pages
150
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742560710
SKU
V9780742560710
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About Matthew Robinson
Daniel Murphy is assistant professor of criminal justice at Appalachian State University. Matthew Robinson is associate professor of criminal justice at Appalachian State.
Reviews for Greed is Good: Maximization and Elite Deviance in America
In the midst of the present huge financial crisis, this book could hardly be more timely. The authors offer a novel theoretical framework for enriching our understanding of crimes of the rich and powerful. Matthew Robinson's previous books have been noteworthy additions to the criminological literature. In collaboration with Daniel Murphy, he has once again made a thought-provoking contribution to ... Read more