ABSTRACT

Cybercrime, computer crime, Internet crime, and technosecurity have been of increasing concern to citizens, corporations, and governments since their emergence in the 1980s. Addressing both the conventional and radical theories underlying this emerging criminological trend, including feminist theory, social learning theory, and postmodernism, this text paves the way for those who seek to tackle the most pertinent areas in technocrime.

Technocrime and Criminological Theory challenges readers to confront the conflicts, gaps, and questions faced by both scholars and practitioners in the field. This book serves as an ideal primer for scholars beginning to study technocrime or as a companion for graduate level courses in technocrime or deviance studies.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|24 pages

Feminist Theory and Technocrime

Examining Gender Violence in Contemporary Society

chapter 3|20 pages

Routine Activity Theory and Cybercrime

A Theoretical Appraisal and Literature Review

chapter 6|17 pages

Symbolic Interactionism and Technocrime

SWATing as Episodic and Agentic

chapter 10|12 pages

Low Hanging Fruit

Rethinking Technology, Offending, and Victimization