Crime and Corruption

Vaknin, Samuel, 1961-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 160K words
Chapters: 16

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Crime and Corruption by Samuel VakninAuthor: Vaknin, Samuel, 1961-,Language: English, Class: HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare, Release Date: Jun 1, 2004

Editor's review

This is an English public-domain eBook by Samuel Vaknin, released by Project Gutenberg and classified under social pathology and social and public welfare within the social sciences, with a theme pointing to crime and corruption. Judging from the information, its length and format are closer to a topical discussion than a systematic textbook, making it suitable as supplementary reading for understanding relevant concepts and discussion frameworks. Its value lies in using a relatively short text to introduce a social-science perspective on crime and corruption, allowing readers to quickly engage with the topic and develop a sense of the questions involved. Read it critically, as a text of opinion rather than authoritative conclusion, and verify specific data, cases, and causal claims against other sources. It suits readers with a background in social-science reading who wish to broaden their view of the topic, not those seeking a how-to guide or a complete academic review.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in crime and corruption who want a quick introduction to related discussion
General readers with a social-science reading background who need an additional perspective on the topic
Learners who want to practice reading social-science English through a short English text

Not a good fit for

Students who need a systematic textbook, a complete theoretical framework, and course materials
Professional readers expecting specific case data, empirical research, or policy proposals
Leisure readers who prefer light narrative and lack patience for topical argument

Reading tips

Read the table of contents or the opening first to clarify the author's scope, then decide whether to read closely or skim.
While reading, note the author's core arguments and mode of reasoning, distinguishing opinion from factual statements.
Check claims involving data or cases against authoritative sources rather than relying on this book alone.
Read alongside other introductory works on criminology or anti-corruption themes to form a comparative perspective.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as an introductory criminology textbook?

Not very suitable. According to the information, it is a topical English eBook released by Project Gutenberg, not a course textbook equipped with a systematic framework, exercises, and references. It can serve as supplementary reading to broaden perspective, but systematic study should still rely on professional textbooks and empirical research literature.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

Basic social-science reading habits are enough, such as being able to distinguish opinion from evidence and understand common ways of discussing social issues. Readers with no relevant reading experience may find the argument disjointed. Some English reading ability is also needed, since the book is in English.

Can the views in the book be quoted directly?

It is not advisable to quote them directly as authoritative conclusions. It is a personal argumentative text, and readers must judge the views and reasoning for themselves. If used in writing or research, verify the original sources and compare them with academic literature and official data to avoid treating one author's opinion as consensus.

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About the author

Vaknin, Samuel, 1961- Author

Samuel Vaknin (1961– ) has limited publicly available information about his life and education; his identifiable profile rests mainly on a substantial body of writing across several fields. Twenty-eight of his works are held in the collection, spanning a wide range of subjects: from Russian Roulette: Russia's Economy in Putin's Era, an observation of the transitional economy, to Narcissistic and Psychopathic Leaders, Terrorists and Freedom Fighters, and Crime and Corruption, which analyze political psychology and public issues, as well as Essays on God and Freud and encyclopedic works on philosophy and economics. His writing is marked by clear theses and careful conceptual exposition, and he habitually brings psychological concepts to bear on power and institutions, giving his arguments a strongly critical and diagnostic tone. His work will appeal to readers interested in political psychology, corruption, and post-Soviet transition.