Theft of a Nation presents a powerful criminological examination of Wall
Street's recent financial meltdown and its profound impact on the rest
of the country. This provocative book asks why, if the actions of key
players on Wall Street and in the government resulted in an economic
downturn that harmed millions of Americans and destroyed capital
worldwide, no one was held criminally liable for these actions. Author
Gregg Barak provides a basic history of financial regulation and
deregulation, as well as a primer on both securities fraud and mass
victimization. Using key concepts in victimology and white collar crime,
he explores the diverse ways civil and criminal law enforcement
responded to the damaging behavior on Wall Street. The book also
assesses Wall Street Financial Reform and the Consumer Protection Act of
2010, showing the ways that Americans may still be at risk. Theft of a
Nation is the first comprehensive criminological investigation of the
role of Wall Street and the government in the recent financial crisis,
asking critical questions about who has been victimized and why.