Climate Change from a Criminological Perspective

by Rob White

Book Overview

Few would dispute the power of climate change to lead to profoundly destructive weather events. At the same time, the possibility of climate change as a consequence--or even a cause--of criminal events is far less recognized. As the earth grows warmer, issues regarding land use, water rights, bio-security, and food production and distribution will continue to have far-reaching impact, and produce more opportunity for offenses by individuals and groups...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461436397
• ISBN13: 9781461436393
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"