Cybercrime: Investigating High-Technology Computer Crime - Couverture souple

Moore, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1593453035 ISBN 13 : 9781593453039

Editeur : Anderson Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

This innovative text provides an excellent introduction to computer-related crimes and the basics of investigating them. It presents clear, concise explanations for students and professionals, who need not be technically proficient to find the material practical and easy to understand. The book identifies and defines common and emerging high-technology crimes―exploring their history as well as their original and current methods of commission. Then it delineates the procedural issues associated with investigating technology-assisted crime. The text provides a basic introduction to computer forensics, explores legal issues in the admission of digital evidence, and examines the future of the field, including criminal justice responses and a focus on the emerging field of cybercriminology. NEW THIS EDITION Current events in the news are highlighted throughout the text, showing how issues are being encountered in actual practice. Updated references to further reading and online resources provide interested readers with a means of continuing their education with related books, articles, and court cases. A new chapter covers the new and exciting area of cybercriminology, in which scholars are working to gain a better understanding of what causes individuals to engage in the many cyber-related crimes discussed in this work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This innovative text provides an excellent introduction to technology-assisted crime and the basics of investigating such crime, from the criminal justice perspective. It presents clear, concise explanations for students and professionals, who need not be technically proficient to find the material easy-to-understand and practical.

The book begins by identifying and defining the most prevalent and emerging high-technology crimes - and exploring their history, their original methods of commission, and their current methods of commission. Then it delineates the requisite procedural issues associated with investigating technology-assisted crime. In addition, the text provides a basic introduction to computer forensics, explores legal issues in the admission of digital evidence, and then examines the future of high-technology crime, including legal responses.

• Chapters include review questions, further reading, online resources.

Biographie de l'auteur

Robert Moore is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Troy University in Troy, Alabama.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Anderson Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1593453035
• ISBN 13: 9781593453039
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 285
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible