Product Overview
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.
