Exploring Green Crime - by Matthew Hall (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This critical and cutting edge introduction to the key debates in green criminology shows readers how to approach environmental harm with a questioning mindset and demonstrates the contribution of criminologists towards solving global environmental concerns in the 21st century.

From the Back Cover

The application of criminological perspectives to discussion of the environment is a rapidly developing field at the cutting edge of criminology. This innovative but accessible introduction to the key debates in green criminology both familiarises newcomers to the field with the core theories and methodological precepts and challenges them to take a critical approach.

In addition to analysing an extensive range of contemporary issues - environmental harm, food and water security, fracking, climate change and genetically modified crops - the text steps back to examine overarching themes, including the power relationships between states, corporations and the human and non-human components of our environment.

In this way, Exploring Green Crime prepares readers to approach environmental criminology with a questioning and analytical mind-set. With useful end of chapter summaries, review questions and further reading, the text is ideal for students of criminology, criminal justice, law, sociology and environmental studies.

Review Quotes

'In Exploring Green Crime, Hall discusses environmental victims in national and international legal systems and so much more! This sophisticated but accessible and clear textbook will inspire seasoned and budding green criminologists.' Avi Brisman, School of Justice Studies, Eastern Kentucky University, USA
'An interesting and original engagement with the emerging field of green criminology, skilfully blending law with sociology and criminology, and offering something different to other green criminology textbooks.' Nigel South, Department of Sociology, University of Essex, UK
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'In "Exploring Green Crime," Hall discusses environmental victims in national and international legal systems and so much more! This sophisticated but accessible and clear textbook will inspire seasoned and budding green criminologists.' Avi Brisman, School of Justice Studies, Eastern Kentucky University, USA
'An interesting and original engagement with the emerging field of green criminology, skilfully blending law with sociology and criminology, and offering something different to other green criminology textbooks.' Nigel South, Department of Sociology, University of Essex, UK
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About the Author

Matthew Hall is Professor of Law and Criminal Justice and Head of Research for the Law School at the University of Lincoln, UK. He has pioneered research on environmental victimisation and the application of environmental justice principles in the criminal justice system at both national and international levels.
Matthew Hall is Professor of Law and Criminal Justice and Head of Research for the Law School at the University of Lincoln, UK. He has pioneered research on environmental victimisation and the application of environmental justice principles in the criminal justice system at both national and international levels.