Green Criminology
An Introduction to the Study of Environmental Harm
By Diane Heckenberg, Rob White | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
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.
Editions of Green Criminology
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136216923
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136216930
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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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What is Green Criminology about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Green Criminology?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Crime and criminology
Where can I read a sample of Green Criminology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136216923
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Green Criminology?
Diane Heckenberg, Rob White
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Green Criminology is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136216923) and pdf(ISBN 9781136216930)