An Introduction to Green Criminology and Environmental Justice [Hardcover]

A comprehensive introduction to green criminology, this book is a discussion of the relationship between mainstream criminal justice and green crimes.

Focused on environmental harm within the context of criminal justice this book takes a global perspective and

• Introduces students to different theoretical perspectives in green criminology
• Looks at the victims of environmental crime throughout
• Covers topics such as; wildlife crimes, animal abuse, the causes of environmental crime, regulation, exploitation, environmental activism, policing, prosecution and monitoring.

Designed to help readers develop a thorough understanding of the principles of environmental justice and green criminology, as well as contemporary developments, this book will be excellent support to students of green criminology and environmental crime.

Taking a strong criminological focus by firmly situating environmental harm within the context of criminal justice, and with chapters on areas including species justice, the green movement and investigating environmental harm, this book provides students with a pedagogically rich introduction (with chapter objectives, self-study questions, plenty of case studies, and overview of relevant cases) that will engage them and encourage critical thought

An Introduction to Green Criminology and Environmental Justice represents a thoughtful and valuable additionl�