Cybercrime and Society by Majid Yar
Cybercrime is a complex and ever-changing phenomenon. This book offers a clear and engaging introduction to this fascinating subject by situating it in the wider context of social, political, cultural and economic change. Taking into account recent developments in social networking and mobile communications, this new edition tackles a range of themes spanning criminology, sociology, law, politics and cultural studies, including: - computer hacking - cyber-terrorism - piracy and intellectual property theft - financial fraud and identity theft - hate speech - internet pornography - online stalking - policing the internet - surveillance and censorship Complete with useful recommendations for further reading, incisive discussion questions and an updated glossary of key terms, Cybercrime and Society is an essential resource for all students and academics interested in cybercrime and the future of the Internet.
The Second Edition of Cybercrime and Society does not disappointMajid Yar delivers yet again with his now customary brand of accessibility and élan. Look no further for your cybercrime primer.
Dr. Keith Hayward
Professor of Criminology, University of Kent
Dr. Keith Hayward
Professor of Criminology, University of Kent
Up-to-date, clear and decisive in its analysis, Majid Yar′s second edition is an essential reference work, not only for students of cybercrime, but also for those charged with designing and implementing effective regulatory responses.
Dr Russell G Smith
Principal Criminologist, Australian Institute of Criminology
I am a sociologist, criminologist and cultural/media analyst, with more than two decades of experience spanning academic research, teaching, writing, editing, leadership and mentoring. Educated at the Universities of York and Lancaster, I have held Faculty positions at the Universities of Lancaster, Kent, Keele and latterly Hull, where I was Professor of Sociology between 2008 and 2015. I have authored more than half a dozen scholarly books and dozens of peer-reviewed articles, and also conducted social scientific research with and for government, charities and business organisations. I have served as an external examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK, as well as assessing PhD theses in the UK and Australia across the fields of sociology, criminology and political theory. I serve on the Editorial Boards of a number of leading journals, regularly work with and advise academic publishers in the UK and United States, and provide editorial, advisory and mentoring services for clients ranging from undergraduate and post-graduate students to tenured Faculty.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781446201947 |
| ISBN 10 | 1446201945 |
| Title | Cybercrime and Society |
| Author | Majid Yar |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-05-22 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
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