Cybercrime focuses on the growing concern about the use of electronic communication for criminal activities and the appropriateness of the countermeasures that are being adopted by law enforcement agencies, security services and legislators to address such anxieties. Fuelled by sensational media headlines and news coverage which has done much to encourage the belief that technologies like the Internet are likely to lead to a lawless electronic frontier, Cybercrime provides a more considered and balanced perspective on what is an important and contested arena for debate. It will provide an understanding of the basic issues relating to cybercrime and its impact on society. This book will be essential reading for students of criminology, public administration, politics, sociology and social policy.

". . . there are several nuggets of insight for both security professionals and communications theorists. Recommended for practitioners, graduate students and faculty." -D. McIntosh, Choice

"The publication of this book is timely and most appropriate when the pervasive use of electronic communication and commerce is shaping global economies as well as influencing the worlds societies and cultures. The book provides interesting insights, discussions and debates on the challenges of the future roles and practices of law enforcement agencies and security services to combat cybercrime insurgents as the nascent threat of cybercrime may affect international economies, national security, social cohesion, and political relations." -Margaret Tan, Information, Communication & Society

"ambituous and challenging . . .We see some real advances in discourse and theorising, therefore a critical and informative contribution is made by this book." -David Barrett, Social Policy

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