Electronic Theft: Unlawful Acquisition in Cyberspace (Hardcover)

~ Peter Grabosky (Author), Russell G. Smith (Author), Gillian Dempsey (Author) "The convergence of communications and computing has begun to transformation has mainly been located in Western industrial societies, its effects are beginning to be felt..." (more)
Key Phrases: digital extortion, electronic extortion, investment solicitations, United States, United Kingdom, Crimes Act (more...)

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'... an excellent read for those who want to get a general understanding of theft in the communication age ... I would recommend this book to anyone interested in how the study of criminology has been accommodated to new digital technologies.' International Journal of Law and Information Technology

Product Description

The fundamental principle of criminology is that crime follows opportunity, and opportunities for theft abound in the digital age. This study names, describes and analyzes the range of electronic and digital theft, and constitutes the first major survey of the field. The authors cover a broad list of electronic misdemeanours, including extortion, defrauding governments, telephone fraud, securities fraud, deceptive advertising and other business practices, industrial espionage, intellectual property crimes, and the misappropriation and unauthorized use of personal information. The book poses and attempts to answer some pressing questions concerning national sovereignty and enforceability of laws.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 246 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (August 27, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052180597X
• ISBN-13: 978-0521805971
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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