The Globalisation of Crime
Understanding Transitional Relationships in Context
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
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This insightful book examines crime as a crucial component of globalization, presenting a novel theory that intertwines crime with social context and global dynamics.
In The Globalisation of Crime, the author explores the intricate relationship between crime and the globalized world we live in. The book posits that crime is not merely a local issue but a significant component of the emerging global culture, paralleling other forms of consumerism. By providing an integrated theory of crime within its social context, it challenges traditional analyses and offers fresh insights into how crime interacts with globalization.
The narrative delves into the evolution of crime, illustrating how globalization has transformed crime into a major market force. The author examines various aspects, including trends in criminalization, social development, and the political economy of crime. Each facet is scrutinized to uncover how crime acts as an agent of social change, reshaping societies in the process. The book presents compelling arguments that highlight the necessity of understanding crime through the lens of global dynamics.
Ultimately, The Globalisation of Crime is groundbreaking in its approach, being one of the first works to argue that crime is as much a catalyst for globalization as globalization itself is for crime. This duality emphasizes the importance of recognizing crime as a globalized social force that influences and is influenced by the broader economic and cultural shifts occurring worldwide.
'Findlay is to be congratulated for producing a book that is both highly theoretical, but also accessible, and one that succeeds in developing a strong criminological foothold within an emergent globalised culture … a tour de force.' The Howard Journal
ISBN: 9780521789837
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
Weight: 370g
246 pages