| Transnational Crime and Criminal Justice Contributor(s): Marmo, Marinella (Author), Chazal, Nerida (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412919258 ISBN-13: 9781412919258 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $47.52 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Law | International |
| Dewey: 364 |
| LCCN: 2015948822 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.86 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From trafficking to cybercrime, from terrorism to organised crime, the challenges presented by globalisation to systems of criminal justice are immense. This major new textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to international issues in crime and its control. The book covers essential theories in an accessible fashion, clearly explaining their relevance to contemporary concerns. It goes on to deal with a range of substantive topics in international criminology, including: Globalisation Human rights Terrorism Trafficking Organised crime Crimes against humanity Cybercrime Environmental crime State crime The book includes case studies and examples throughout, to illustrate key topics and ideas. It also offers tips on further reading and a comprehensive glossary. Transnational Crime and Criminal Justice assumes no prior knowledge and brings readers to the forefront of current debates on transnational crime. It is essential reading for undergraduate students in Criminology and Criminal Justice. It is also of interest to students in Law and International Relations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Marmo, Marinella: - Dr Marinella Marmo is Associate Professor in Criminal Justice at Flinders University Law School. Marinella researches in the areas of international criminal justice and transnational crime. Currently, she works in the area of migration, border control and human mobility. She has co-authored the books Crime, Justice and Human Rights (with Leanne Weber, Elaine Fishwick) and Race, Gender and the Body in British Migration Control (with Evan Smith) and co-edited a number of books. Her research has been widely cited in numerous newspapers, including The Guardian and The New York Times. She is the recipient of an Office for Learning and Teaching Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning by the Australian Federal Government. Chazal, Nerida: - Dr Nerida Chazal is a Lecturer in Criminology at Flinders University, Australia. Her research examines the aims and functioning of international criminal justice in a complex and increasingly global world. In particular, she researches the International Criminal Court and state crime. She is author of The International Criminal Court and Global Social Control (Routledge, 2015) and co-editor (with W. De Lint and M. Marmo) of Criminal Justice in International Society (Routledge, 2014). |