Discuss Some of the Principal Historical Developments in the Origins

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Essay

Discuss some of the principal historical developments in the origins and evolution of white collar crime law.Which factors promoted and which factors hindered the development of white collar crime law in the United States? How does the dialectical perspective on lawmaking contribute to an understanding of this development?

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Definitions:

Urbanized Industrial

Characterized by the growth of cities and the development of manufacturing and services, leading to a shift from agricultural-based economies.

Extractive Economy

An economic model that focuses on the extraction of natural resources for export, often associated with colonial and developing nations.

McCarran Act

also known as the Internal Security Act of 1950, is a United States federal law that required Communist organizations to register with the U.S. Attorney General and established the Subversive Activities Control Board.

1952

The year 1952, significant for various historical events including the U.S. presidential election where Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected President.