Green Criminology
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. 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
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
360 pages, Paperback