Globalization and Crime (Key Approaches to Criminology)

By Katja Franko Aas and Katja Franko

Book Overview

"A tour de force in exploring the contradictions and complexities of crime and crime control in a globalised world. From human trafficking and terrorism to global surveillance and security, Katja Franko Aas has done a remarkable job in establishing the theoretical and conceptual parameters of this emergent field of criminological study. Accessible, comprehensive and replete with pertinent illustrations, this text sets new standards for comparative and transnational criminology."
--John Muncie, Open University

What is the impact of globalization on crime and its control?

Globalization and Crime provides a comprehensive and accessible account of the consequences of globalization in the post 9/11 world. It explains theories around globalization and how these shed light upon the study of crime. Furthermore, the book examines the challenges the various global flows represent for the nature of governance, state sovereignty, and crime control.

Presenting an expert and interdisciplinary summary of complex debates, this book addresses a variety of highly topical issues, including:

Global surveillance and policing The global war on terror Transnational organized crime Human smuggling and trafficking Immigration and its control Cybercrime Crime control in the global city

As part of the Key Approaches to Criminology series, Globalization and Crime offers key pedagogic features ranging from chapter overviews and key terms to study questions and suggestions for further debate. Concise and easy-to-read, this book will prove essential reading for students and academics in criminology, sociology, geography and other social sciences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412912903
• ISBN13: 9781412912907
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 6.8"