Table of Contents

Introduction to the Study of White-Collar Crime. Traditional Explanations of White-Collar Crime. Opportunity Structure of White-Collar Crime. Laws That Govern the Securities Industry. Banking and Currency Related Crimes. Racketeer and Organized Crime. Crimes Involving Public Officials. Obstruction of Justice. Sanctions for White-Collar Criminals. Control and Prevention of White-Collar Crimes. Appendix A: Reprint of Sutherland’s Article on White- Collar Crime. Index.

About the Author

In 2009, a research study conducted by a group of professors from Sam Houston State University determined that Cliff Roberson was the leading criminal justice author in the United States based upon on his publications and their relevance to the profession.
—Southwest Journal of Criminal Justice, Vol.6, issue 1, 2009