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Greed is good : maximization and elite deviance in America /

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) me...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Robinson, Matthew, 1970-
Otros Autores: Murphy, Daniel, 1957-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 137 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780742565784
0742565785
1282496972
9781282496972
9786612496974
6612496975