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A unique and comprehensive overview of the field and its current issues, Cybercriminology analyzes cybercrimes through the lens of criminology. Featuring an accessible, conversational writing style, it first discusses traditional criminological theories of criminal behavior and then analyzes how these theories--the existing literature and empirical studies--can be applied to explain cybercrimes. The text also introduces students to types of cybercrime, the nature and extent of cybercrime in the U.S. and abroad, and victim and offender behavior in the online environment. FEATURES * Real-world case studies and examples demonstrate the extent and complexity of cybercriminology * Boxed features present compelling research topics and scenarios * Review questions stimulate classroom discussions * An Ancillary Resource Center contains an Instructor's Manual, a Test Bank, and PowerPoint lecture outlines

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Author:   Marie-Helen Maras (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, John Jay College of Criminal Justice)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 23.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 18.80cm
Weight:   0.703kg
ISBN:  

9780190278441

ISBN 10:   0190278447
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   06 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface: PART 1. THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF CYBERCRIME Chapter 1. Cybercrime and Cybercriminals: The Development of Cybercriminology Cybercrime: The Basics Cybercrime Categories Cybertrespass and Cybervandalism Cybertheft Interpersonal Cybercrime Cyberdeviance and Public Order Cybercrimes Organized Cybercrime Political Cybercrime The Field of Cybercriminology Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 2. Measuring Cybercrime Uniform Crime Reporting Program National Incident-Based Reporting System Underreporting of Cybercrime National Crime Victimization Survey Other National Victimization Surveys Self-Report Survey National Computer Security Survey Other Business Surveys International Measurements of Cybercrime Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 3. Cybervictimization Being a Cybervictim and All That It Entails The Profile of a Cybervictim Victimization Theories Victim Precipitation Theory Lifestyle Exposure Theory Routine Activities Theory Case Study Review Questions Definitions Endnotes PART 2. CYBERCRIME CAUSATION AND REDUCTION Chapter 4. Cybercrime, Rational Choice, and Emotions: Punishment and Reduction of Cyberoffending The Reasoning Cybercriminal Seductions and Repulsions of Cybercrime Punishing Cybercriminals Retributive Perspective Cybercriminals Getting Their Just Deserts : Utilitarian Perspective Incapacitation and Rehabilitation: Deterrence: Reducing Cybercrime Cybercrime Laws Cybercrime Enforcement Situational Crime Prevention Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 5. Cybercrime and the Propensity to Offend The Positivist School and Trait Theories Cybercriminals: Born That Way Physiological Characteristics: Brain Abnormalities: Hormones: The Intelligence of Cybercriminals and the Psychology of Cybercrime: The New Positivists Intelligence Mental Disorders Personality Theories Psychoanalytical Theories Attachment Theory Internet Addiction and Cybercrime Measuring Internet Addiction Treatment Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 6. Cybercrime, Culture, and Inequality Chicago School of Criminology Social Disorganization Theory Social Capital and Collective Efficacy: --Cyberspace: Applying the Broken Windows Theory Anomie Theory Institutional Anomie Theory Relative Deprivation Theory General Strain Theory Cultural Deviance Theories Delinquent Subculture Theory Differential Opportunity Theory Subcultures in the Virtual Environment Case Study Review Questions Definitions Endnotes Chapter 7. Conformity, Learning, and Sources of Social Control Controlling Cybercriminality Learning Cybercriminality Neutralizing Cyberoffenses Moral Disengagement Disinhibition, Deindividuation, and Anonymity Developmental and Life-Course Cybercriminology Latent Trait Perspective A General Theory of Cybercrime: Life-Course Perspective Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 8. Constructing and Reacting to Cybercrime: Labeling and Moral Panics Labeling Cybercriminals Shaming, Censorship, and Defiance Cybercriminals as The Others Moral Panics The Literature on Moral Panics: The Internet Gaming Moral Panic: Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 9. Conflict Cybercriminology: Cybercrime, Power, and Gender Marxist Criminology Left Realism Peacemaking Criminology Feminist Criminology Variations in Cybercriminality: Mind the Gender Gap Cyberfeminism #GamerGate Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes PART 3. CYBERCRIME TYPOLOGIES Chapter 10. Interpersonal Cybercrime Internet Trolls Cyberstalking Criminalizing and Responding to Cyberstalking Cyberharassment Criminalizing and Responding to Cyberharassment Revenge Porn as Cyberharassment Cyberbullying Criminalizing and Responding to Cyberbullying Sextortion Online Child Sexual Predation Online Child Grooming Criminalizing and Responding to Internet Sex Offenders and Child Pornography Sexting Controlling Interpersonal Cybercrime Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 11. Cybertrespass, Cybervandalism, and Cybertheft Cybertrespass and Cybervandalism Hacking Malware Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Website Defacement Cybertheft Cyberidentity Theft Data Breaches: Medical Identity Theft: Internet of Things: Intellectual Property Theft Controlling Cybertrespass, Cybervandalism, and Cybertheft Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 12. Deviant Cyberacts and Public Order Cybercrimes: Paraphilia, Prostitution, Substance Abuse, and Gambling The Relationship Between Law and Morality Cyberdeviance Paraphilia Online Public Order Cybercrimes Prostitution Facilitation of Prostitution via the Internet: --Can a Website Be a House of Prostitution? --Prostitution: There Is An App for That Escorts: Prostitutes With a Different Name?: Juvenile Prostitution: Cyberprostitution, Cybersex, and Cyberpornography: Substance Abuse and Drugs Online Online Pharmacies: --Differentiating Licit, Illicit, and Fake Online Pharmacies Internet Gambling Licit and Illicit Online Gambling Sites: Regulating Internet Gambling: Controlling Cyberdeviance and Public Order Cybercrimes Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 13. Organized Cybercrime Organized Cybercrime: An Introduction Activities of Organized Cybercriminals Crime as a Service Money Laundering Drug Trafficking Surface Web vs. Deep Web Darknet: The Underworld of Cyberspace: --Silk Road Human Trafficking Nature and Extent of Human Trafficking Human Traffickers: Targets and Tactics of Control Human Traffickers: Online Tactics Organ Trafficking Firearms Trafficking Cigarette Trafficking Wildlife Trafficking Controlling Organized Cybercrime Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Chapter 14. Political Cybercrime Types of Political Cybercrime Hacktivism Cyberespionage Cyberterrorism Cyberwarfare Laws of War: Can They Be Applied to Cyberspace?: Controlling Political Cybercrime Case Study Review Questions Laws Definitions Endnotes Table of Laws: Index:

Reviews

Cybercriminology is a concise examination of all aspects of cybercrime, how such crimes are committed, who commits them, and the impact they have on society and technology. It is a well-written criminologist study of each component of cybercrime. Michael G. Overholt, La Roche College The use of current examples allows students to apply their real-world knowledge and frame of reference to course materials. The writing style is articulate, straightforward, and clear and has appeal for all audiences. Brooke E. Miller, University of North Texas This text is an important framing of the emerging work in the criminology of cybercrime, using the traditional criminological tradition. Timothy Buzzell, Baker University

<em>Cybercriminology</em> is a concise examination of all aspects of cybercrime, how such crimes are committed, who commits them, and the impact they have on society and technology. It is a well-written criminologist study of each component of cybercrime. --Michael G. Overholt, <em>La Roche College</em> The use of current examples allows students to apply their real-world knowledge and frame of reference to course materials. The writing style is articulate, straightforward, and clear and has appeal for all audiences. --Brooke E. Miller, <em>University of North Texas</em> This text is an important framing of the emerging work in the criminology of cybercrime, using the traditional criminological tradition. --Timothy Buzzell, <em>Baker University</em>

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Marie-Helen Maras is an Associate Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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