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Criminal Legalities in the Global South: Cultural Dynamics, Political Tensions, and Institutional Practices
Criminal Legalities in the Global South: Cultural Dynamics, Political Tensions, and Institutional Practices
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This edited volume explores how the legal order and perceptions of it translate into an understanding of criminal behaviors or activities in the Global South, drawing on research from various underrepresented regions. It critically analyzes the role of politics and institutions in shaping these issues and highlights the need for empirical studies and new theoretical approaches to capture the complexity of crime phenomena in these societies.
Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 18 September 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This edited volume presents the insightful work of esteemed academics hailing from the Global South, delving into the intricate interplay between the legal order and the perceptions held by individuals within various local and regional contexts. Its primary objective is to bridge the gap between theoretical criminal law and its practical application in the Global South, assembling 11 captivating chapters authored by established and emerging scholars from diverse underrepresented regions worldwide.
Through a comprehensive exploration of research conducted in Singapore, the Philippines, Peru, Indonesia, India, the Dominican Republic, Burma, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Argentina, this book sheds light on a diverse range of issues that straddle the boundaries between social deviance and legal offenses. These issues encompass extramarital affairs, gender-based violence, gambling, LGBTQ+ rights, and corruption, among others. The contributions in this book critically analyze the profound role that politics and institutions play in shaping these complex phenomena.
Recognizing the urgent need for empirical studies and innovative theoretical frameworks to effectively comprehend the multifaceted nature of crime in the Global South, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers engaged in the study of sentencing and punishment, crime theories, law and practice, and postcolonialism. It will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the field of Southern criminology, captivating students and scholars alike.
Weight: 500g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138625631
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