Transnational and comparative criminology / edited by James Sheptycki and Ali Wardak.

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TextPublication details: London ; Portland, Or. : GlassHouse, 2005.Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 375 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

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9781135311452
1135311455
9781843146049
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9781135311407
1135311404
9781135311445
1135311447
9781138137981
1138137987
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9781283605007
9786612376429
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9786613917454
6613917451

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Transnational & comparative criminology [Cover title]

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HV6252 .T68 2005eb

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Contents:

Introduction: Transnational and comparative criminology in a global perspective / James Hardie-Bick [and others] -- Part 1. Comparative criminology. International crime trends: sources of comparative crime data and post-war trends in western Europe / Lars Westfelt and Felipe Estrada -- The use of national crime statistics in comparative research; Ireland and Scotland compared / Peter Young -- Relativism, transnationalisation and comparative criminology / James Sheptycki. Part 2. Area studies. Crime and social control in Saudi Arabia / Ali Wardak -- Crime, criminology and post-colonial theory: criminological reflections on West Africa / Biko Agozino -- Some critical reflections on the governance of crime in post-apartheid South Africa / Anne-Marie Singh -- Critical realist reflections on crime and social control in Singapore / Narayanan Ganapathy -- Crime and criminal justice in China 1949-99 / Carol Jones. Part 3. Transnational crime issues. Transnational organised crime / Adam Edwards -- Transnational white collar crime / Hazel Croall -- Transnationalisation and corruption; some theoretical and practical implications / Bill Tupman -- Sex trafficking in the European union / Jo Goodey. Part 4. Transnational control responses. Understanding global trends in policing: explanatory and normative dimensions / Jennifer Wood and Michael Kempa -- The evolution of European policing strategies in response to transnational crime / Paul Norman. Conclusion: Globalisation, reflexivity and the practice of ciminology / Janet Chan.

Summary: Since the end of World War Two, economic globalization abetted by better international transportation and communications has provided new opportunities for international criminal activity. This volume offers a cross-cultural perspective on a broad range of topics in international and comparative criminology.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Since the end of World War Two, economic globalization abetted by better international transportation and communications has provided new opportunities for international criminal activity. This volume offers a cross-cultural perspective on a broad range of topics in international and comparative criminology.