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Crime: the word itself inspires images of dark, deserted streets and shady characters in a gangster film. What seldom comes to mind is the well-groomed professional, government official or corporate figurehead; yet “suit crime� is rapidly gaining exposure as the prevalence of this non-traditional criminal activity soars. The psychological and sociological implications of this level of corruption are laid bare in this fascinating area of study. The discovery and study of white-collar crimes in various forms such as corporate crime, occupational crime, political, finance and enterprise reveal the far-reaching network of activity. Students will probe the theories behind white-collar crime, and the effort to exercise social control, and establish policing and regulation.