Crime and Power

This textbook is a comprehensive resource for students studying criminology, sociology, law, and social justice. It explores the crimes of the powerful, including crimes committed by corporations, businesses, and states, as well as crimes against human and non-human species and the environment. It adopts a fresh and innovative approach to exposing these crimes, focusing on questions of structural and personal power in society. Fourteen case studies are threaded throughout the book, and this methodology is used as a teaching resource for studying and uncovering the crimes of the powerful.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 14 November 2020
\n Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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This comprehensive textbook takes a multifaceted approach to shedding light on a wide range of crimes committed by individuals who wield unfettered personal power, as well as by corporations, businesses, and states. It delves into the intricate web of issues that should be at the core of any criminology program, examining an increasingly complex interplay of factors. By adopting a fresh and innovative perspective, the text seeks to expose the crimes of the powerful, placing and understanding crimes and victimizations within a framework that emphasizes the significance of structural and personal power in society.

Throughout the book, fourteen case studies are interwoven, serving as valuable teaching resources for studying and uncovering the crimes of the powerful. The first three chapters provide a comprehensive contextualization of the problems of crime and power, establishing the crucial role of power in understanding crime and victimization within society. The subsequent chapters in Part I and Part II delve into individual and group power, respectively. Each chapter presents a case study or case examples, followed by thought-provoking "Pause for Thought" questions. At the conclusion of these chapters, more challenging "Go Further" study questions encourage students to engage in their own case study research, exploring the dynamics of crime and power in depth.

This textbook offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between crime, power, and society, providing students with a valuable tool for understanding and analyzing these critical issues. Its innovative approach, coupled with the use of case studies, encourages critical thinking and encourages students to engage with the material on a deeper level. Whether you are a student of criminology, sociology, or social justice, this textbook is an essential resource for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the crimes committed by those in positions of power and the broader societal implications of these crimes.

\n Weight: 368g\n
Dimension: 150 x 209 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9783030573133\n
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021\n