Bankster's Paradise: The Importance Of Discourse In Creating A Haven For Criminogenic Banks In The United States

<p>This work examines the ways in which language can contribute to a cultural climate in which white-collar crime is no longer considered "deviant," but rather is considered part of a normally functioning political economy. The 2012 money laundering case involving HSBC is examined in conjunction with the rhetoric of popular financial counselor Dave Ramsey. This research seeks to define how language involving the accumulation of capital is equated with virtuousness, thus constructing a myth about the criminality inherent to "legitimate" capital enterprises. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Justice Studies

Grantor dc:publisher

Eastern Kentucky University

Year

2014

Author dc:creator

• Bordt, Maria Jacqueline

• language
• rhetoric
• money laundering
• Criminology
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Speech and Rhetorical Studies

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2014 Maria Jacqueline Bordt

Repository record dc:identifier

https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/215

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:encompass.eku.edu:etd-1213