Green Criminology av Rob (University of Tasmania Australia) White, Diane (University of Tasmania Australia) Heckenberg

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<P>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.<BR><BR>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:</P><UL><UL><P></P></UL><LI>climate change and social conflict;</LI><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><LI>abuse and harm to animals;</LI><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><LI>threats to bio-diversity;</LI><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><LI>pollution and toxic waste;</LI><UL><P></P><P></