Green Criminology: An Introduction to the Study of Environmental Harm 1st Editio

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This book represents the first international, comprehensive and introductory text for green criminology, offering a concise exposition of theory and concepts and providing extensive geographical coverage, diversity and depth to the many issues pertaining to environmental harm and crime

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Over the past ten years, the study of environmental harm and 'crimes against nature' has become an increasingly popular area of research amongst criminologists. This book represents the first international, comprehensive and introductory text for green criminology, offering a concise exposition of theory and concepts and providing extensive geographical coverage, diversity and depth to the many issues pertaining to environmental harm and crime.Divided into three sections, the book draws on a range of international case studies and examples, and looks at the conceptual and methodological foundations of green criminology, before examining in detail areas of environmental crime and harm, and how they are addressed, including: climate change and social conflict; abuse and harm to animals; threats to bio-diversity; pollution and toxic waste; environmental victims; environmental regulation, law enforcement and courts; environmental forensic studies; environmental crime prevention. Green Criminology is packed with pedagogical features, including dialogue boxes, case examples, discussion questions and lists of further reading and is perfect for students around the world engaged with green criminology and crime against the environment.

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The study of environmental harm and 'crimes against nature' has become an increasingly popular area of research for criminologists. This book represents the first international, comprehensive and introductory text for green criminology.

Author Biography

Rob White is Professor of Criminology at the University of Tasmania, Australia, and author of Crimes Against Nature, Global Environmental Harm, Environmental Crime: A Reader and Transnational Environmental Crime, all published by Routledge. Diane Heckenberg is a Research Associate in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Tasmania, Australia, and recently completed a PhD on toxic toys and the transference of harm.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Conceptual and Methodological Foundations 1.Green Criminology and Environmental Crime 2. Eco-global Criminology and Transnational Environmental Crime 3. Eco-Justice and Ecocide 4. Dimensions of Environmental Crime 5. Researching Environmental Harm Part 2: Transgression and Victimisation 6. Climate Change and Social Conflict 7. Abuse and Harm to Animals 8. Threats to Biodiversity 9. Pollution and Toxic Waste 10. Environmental Victims Part 3: Intervention and Prevention 11. Environmental Regulation 12. Environmental Law Enforcement 13. Environmental Forensic Studies 14. Environmental Courts 15. Environmental Crime Prevention Conclusion

Review

The significance of the issues discussed in this book has been evident since the 1970s, and a textbook which considers green criminology and environmental harms is much needed. This book is long overdue.Diane Westerhuis, Lecturer at Charles Stuart University, Australia

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The significance of the issues discussed in this book has been evident since the 1970s, and a textbook which considers green criminology and environmental harms is much needed. This book is long overdue. Diane Westerhuis, Lecturer at Charles Stuart University, Australia

Details ISBN0415632102 Author Diane Heckenberg Year 2014 ISBN-10 0415632102 ISBN-13 9780415632102 Media Book Short Title GREEN CRIMINOLOGY Language English Publication Date 2014-01-23 Imprint Routledge Subtitle An Introduction to the Study of Environmental Harm Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1956 Pages 348 Format Paperback Textbook 1 UK Release Date 2014-01-23 AU Release Date 2014-01-23 NZ Release Date 2014-01-23 Edition 1st Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9780415632096 DEWEY 364.145 Illustrations 15 Tables, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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