Handbook of transnational crime & justice.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Reichel, Philip L., editor.

Albanese, Jay S., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transnational crime.

Criminal justice, Administration of--International cooperation.

Criminal justice, Administration of.

Organized crime.

Physical Description:

ix, 564 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition. / edited by Philip Reichel and Jay Albanese.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles, California : SAGE, 2013.

Summary:

Transnational crime and justice will characterize the 21st century in same way that traditional street crimes dominated the 20th century. In the Handbook of Transnational Crime and Justice, Philip Reichel and Jay Albanese bring together top scholars from around the world to offer perspectives on the laws, crimes, and criminal justice responses to transnational crime. This concise, reader-friendly handbook is organized logically around four major themes: the problem of transnational crime; analysis of specific transnational crimes; approaches to its control; and regional geographical analyses. Each comprehensive chapter is designed to be explored as a stand-alone topic, making this handbook an important textbook and reference tool for students and practitioners alike. Key Features, Covers all major transnational crimes and cooperative efforts to combat those crimes at all stages of the justice process such as the law, police, courts, and corrections. Includes original works written by recognized and respected international authors in their areas of expertise. Offers new chapters on important emerging topics: the United Nations' role in crime control and prevention; combating transnational crime under the rule of law; international corrections; the reality of international cooperation; weapons trafficking; trafficking in counterfeit goods; transnational sex crimes; transnational organized crime networks; stolen and banned goods; and counterfeiting. Presents expanded coverage of organized crime with a new chapter in the regional section on organized crime in Oceania and the addition of the Middle East to the chapter on Asia. Provides up-to-date data throughout the book to support the topical coverage. Discusses transnational organized crime by world regions, offering unique global geographical coverage. Includes a comprehensive index for quick access to key terms and names. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I The Problem of Transnational Crime 3

1 Historical Overview of Transnational Crime / Mitchel P. Roth Roth, Mitchel P. 5

2 Comparing Crime and Justice / Harry R. Dammer Dammer, Harry R., Philip Reichel Reichel, Philip, Ni He He, Ni 23

3 Measuring and Researching Transnational Crime / Rosemary Barberet Barberet, Rosemary 47

Part II Transnational Crimes 63

4 Drug Trafficking as a Transnational Crime / Matthew S. Jenner Jenner, Matthew S. 65

5 Transnational Trafficking in Weapons / Mike Bourne Bourne, Mike 85

6 Trafficking in Counterfeit Goods / Kristiina Kangaspunta Kangaspunta, Kristiina, Marco Musumeci Musumeci, Marco 101

7 Transnational Cybercrime and Fraud / Russell G. Smith Smith, Russell G. 119

8 Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants / Andrea Di Nicola Nicola, Andrea Di 143

9 Transnational Sex Crimes / Katalin Parti Parti, Katalin 165

10 Transnational Environmental Crime / Raymond Michalowski Michalowski, Raymond, Ronald Kramer Kramer, Ronald 189

11 Transnational Organized Crime Networks / Jan van Dijk Dijk, Jan van, Toine Spapens Spapens, Toine 213

12 The Economics of Money Laundering / Leonardo Borlini Borlini, Leonardo 227

13 Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime / C. Augustus "Gus" Martin Martin, C. Augustus "Gus" 243

14 International Criminal Law and International Crimes / Grant Niemann Niemann, Grant 263

Part III Transnational Crime Control 281

15 The United Nations' Role in Crime Control and Prevention / Slawomir Redo Redo, Slawomir, Michael Platzer Platzer, Michael 283

16 International Instruments on Cooperation in Responding to Transnational Crime / Matti Joutsen Joutsen, Matti 303

17 Police and Prosecutorial Cooperation in Responding to Transnational Crime / Gorazd Meško Meško, Gorazd, Robert Furman Furman, Robert 323

18 Adjudicating International Crimes / Aaron Fichtelberg Fichtelberg, Aaron 353

19 Combating Transnational Crime Under the Rule of Law: Contemporary Opportunities and Dilemmas / Emil W. Plywaczewski Plywaczewski, Emil W., Wojciech Filipkowski Filipkowski, Wojciech 375

20 Transnational Issues Related to Corrections / John Winterdyk Winterdyk, John, Anne Miller Miller, Anne 397

21 A View From the Trenches: The Reality of International Cooperation / Matti Joutsen Joutsen, Matti 419

Part IV Regional Analysis 425

22 Organized Crime in Africa / Mark Shaw Shaw, Mark 427

23 Organized Crime in Asia and the Middle East / Richard H. Ward Ward, Richard H., Daniel J. Mabrey Mabrey, Daniel J. 443

24 Organized Crime in Europe / Klaus von Lampe Lampe, Klaus von 459

25 Organized Crime in Latin America / Mary Fran T. Malone Malone, Mary Fran T., Christine B. Malone-Rowe Malone-Rowe, Christine B. 471

26 Organized Crime in North America / James O. Finckenauer Finckenauer, James O., Jay S. Albanese Albanese, Jay S. 483

27 Organized Crime in Oceania / Roderic Broadhurst Broadhurst, Roderic, Mark Lauchs Lauchs, Mark, Sally Lohrisch Lohrisch, Sally 501.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781452240343

1452240345

1452240353

9781452240350

OCLC:

840432173