Crime in the Professions FROM THE PUBLISHER
Critically examines the nature and extent of crime and deviance in the professions and how it should be dealt with. The increasing professionalization of the work force and the changes in the way in which professionals carry out their work, such as through the use of computing and communications technology, have created new opportunities for professionals to break the law. Looking in detail the nature and extent of crime committed by professionals such as doctors, accountants and nurses the book offers some innovative solutions on preventing and controlling professional crime. In addition to examining the nature and extent of crime in the professions, it also addresses some critical issues of regulation for the future, concerning new and emerging professional groups and issues relating to emerging technologies.
Author Biography: About the Editor: Russell G. Smith, Dr, Deputy Director of Research, Australian Institute of Criminology, Australia
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Smith (Deputy Director of Research, Australian Institute of Criminology) presents 16 contributions based on papers given at a conference (with the same name as this volume) conducted by the Australian Institute of Criminology at the University of Melbourne (Australia) in February of 2000. The papers examine, largely from an Australian perspective, the nature and extent of crime committed by professionals, the various efforts to prevent or punish crime, and issues that arise from regulation efforts. The contributors are drawn from professional associations and the world of academia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
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