Tracing the causes of elite deviance to the structure of U.S. power and wealth, this book introduces students to theories of elite deviance and covers both criminal and non-criminal elite acts that cause significant harm. This considerably updated, 11th edition enriches its coverage of both historical and contemporary elite deviance. Updates include:

• New and expanded discussions on history, property, and historical critique from Revolutionary America onward.
• New analysis of Donald Trump: His members of the political elite, his relationship with the EPA, and his business connections in the scope of elite deviance.
• Investigation into Caribbean and European tax havens.
• New information on elite deviance and increasing inequalities.
• Extended review of scandals in international conflicts.
• Analysis of changing media patterns.