Crimes Against Nature: Environmental Criminology and Ecological Justice / Edition 1

by Rob White

Overview

Crimes Against Nature provides a systematic account and analysis of the key concerns of green criminology, written by one of the leading authorities in the field. The book draws upon the disciplines of environmental studies, environmental sociology and environmental management as well as criminology and socio-legal studies, and draws upon a wide range of examples of crimes against the environment – ranging from toxic waste, logging, wildlife smuggling, bio-piracy, the use and transport of ozone depleting substances through to illegal logging and fishing, water pollution and animal abuse.

The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 sets out theoretical approaches and perspectives on the subject; Part 2 explores the (national and international) dimensions of environmental crime and the explanations for it; Part 3 deals with the range of responses to environmental crime - environmental law enforcement, regulation, environmental crime prevention and the role of global institutions and movements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843923619
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/01/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Rob White is Professor of Criminology in the School of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Tasmania. He is also Director of both the Criminology Research Unit and the Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Green Theoretical Perspectives 1. Criminology and Environmental Harm: Environmental/Green Criminology 2. Social Constructions of Environmental Problems 3. Environmental Risk and the Precautionary Principle Part 2: Environmental Crime 4. Dimensions of Environmental Crime 5. Transnational Environmental Crime 6. Explaining Environmental Harm Part 3: Responding to Environmental Harm 7. Environmental Law Enforcement 8. Environmental Regulation 9. Environmental Crime Prevention 10. Global Environmental Issues and Socio-legal Intervention

Editorial Reviews

'Rob White has done an excellent job. There is currently no single book on the market written by one person for and about green criminology that has the comprehensive depth and interconnections offered by this book. It is, in this respect, a truly remarkable achievement.' – Professor Michael Lynch, University of South Florida, USA

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