Green criminology : an introduction to the study of environmental harm / Rob White and Diane Heckenberg.

By:

White, R. D

Contributor(s):

Heckenberg, Diane

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London, Routledge, 2014.Edition: 1st EditionDescription: x, 344 pagesISBN:

9780415632096 (hardback)
9780415632102 (paperback)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

344.0534 WHI.G

Summary: "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 conflictAbuse and harm to animalsThreats to biodiversityPollution and toxic wasteEnvironmental victimsEnvironmental regulation, law enforcement and courtsEnvironmental forensic studiesEnvironmental 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"--Summary: "Over the past ten years, the study of environmental harm and "crimes against nature" has become an increasingly popular area of study 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 to be addressed, including: - Climate change and social conflict - Abuse and harm to animals - Threats to biodiversity - Environmental victims - Environmental crime and global capitalism - Environmental regulation and law enforcement. Green Criminology is packed with pedagogical features, including key concepts, summary points, discussion questions and lists of further reading and is perfect reading for students engaged with green criminology and crime against the environment"--

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-331) and index.

"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 conflictAbuse and harm to animalsThreats to biodiversityPollution and toxic wasteEnvironmental victimsEnvironmental regulation, law enforcement and courtsEnvironmental forensic studiesEnvironmental 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"--

"Over the past ten years, the study of environmental harm and "crimes against nature" has become an increasingly popular area of study 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 to be addressed, including: - Climate change and social conflict - Abuse and harm to animals - Threats to biodiversity - Environmental victims - Environmental crime and global capitalism - Environmental regulation and law enforcement. Green Criminology is packed with pedagogical features, including key concepts, summary points, discussion questions and lists of further reading and is perfect reading for students engaged with green criminology and crime against the environment"--

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