Greed Is Good: Maximization and Elite Deviance in America - Couverture rigide

Robinson, Matthew; Murphy, Daniel

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0742560708 ISBN 13 : 9780742560703

Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield, 2008

Synopsis

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 ones 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 is the corporate workplace. This book affirms how deviance and criminality have become normal in big business due to pressure to produce massive profits at the expense of all other considerations.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Daniel Murphy is assistant professor of criminal justice at Appalachian State University. Matthew Robinson is associate professor of criminal justice at Appalachian State.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rowman & Littlefield
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0742560708
• ISBN 13: 9780742560703
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 150
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible