Blackmail - Exposing Coercion and Corruption in Power Struggles

Fouad Sabry

Summary

Why Read "Blackmail" in Political Science?
 
"Blackmail" delves into a dark yet essential aspect of political maneuvering that shapes decisions and power dynamics. This book thoroughly explores coercive tactics, offering insights into their methods, consequences, and ethical implications. Understanding blackmail helps readers grasp the complexities of political interactions and the hidden forces influencing both public and private decisions.
 
Chapters Overviews:
 
1: Introduction to blackmail, exploring its definition, historical context, and contemporary relevance.
 
2: Distinguishes extortion from blackmail, examining its effects on political figures and decisions.
 
3: Analyzes greenmail as a financial blackmail tactic, impacting corporate and political spheres.
 
4: Insight into protection rackets, their operation, and influence on political stability.
 
5: Examines racketeering, focusing on methods, political connections, and legal implications.
 
6: Explores cybercrime and its effects on political entities and national security.
 
7: Analyzes cyberstalking, its psychological impact on victims, and its use for intimidation.
 
8: Discusses sextortion's rise in the digital age and its devastating effects on careers.
 
9: Studies unauthorized taking, its legal aspects, and its role in blackmail scenarios.
 
10: Examines theft, its connection to blackmail, and its broader societal impacts.
 
11: Analyzes robbery, distinguishing it from blackmail and its effects on public safety.
 
12: Overview of the Theft Act 1968 and its relevance to blackmail and extortion today.
 
13: Discussion on internet safety, focusing on preventing blackmail in the digital realm.
 
14: Explores death threats, their psychological and political impacts, and their coercive use.
 
15: Studies threats, their role in blackmail, and their effects on political decisions.
 
16: Examines terroristic threats, their legal definitions, and political implications.
 
17: Insights into legal threats, their strategic political use, and ethical considerations.
 
18: Overview of Scottish criminal law related to blackmail and its unique aspects.
 
19: Case study of Amanda Todd, analyzing blackmail and cyberbullying in her story.
 
20: Analysis of the ISeeYou case, focusing on digital blackmail in personal and political contexts.
 
21: Exploration of cybersex trafficking, its ties to blackmail, and its impact on victims.
 
"Blackmail" offers practical knowledge and validation, making it a vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. Discover the hidden forces of political blackmail and how they shape our world.

Available since: 10/07/2024.

Print length: 219 pages.

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