Grainne Kirwan
Cybercrime
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521180214
- author:
- Grainne Kirwan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 189 mm X 246 mm
- Genre:
- Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cybercrime: The Psychology of Online Offenders by Gráinne Kirwan and Andrew Power is a comprehensive textbook that explores the psychology behind cybercriminals. This book provides an in-depth understanding of what motivates and characterises offenders, as well as how to prevent such crimes. Covering a wide range of cybercrimes, including hacking, virus writing, music piracy, identity theft, and child sex offences, the book offers insights into the legal issues, effects on victims, punishment, and preventative measures. Introductory chapters on forensic psychology and the legal aspects of cybercrime make it accessible to students from various disciplines. With its pedagogical features and online support, this textbook is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of psychology, criminology, law, forensic science, and computer science.