1 / 2Colonialism Is Crime: Critical Issues in Crime and Society
Critical Issues: Colonialism Is Crime examines colonial harms against Indigenous people and their continuing effects in criminal justice and society. The book focuses especially on countries colonized by Britain, including the United States, and draws on social harm theory, human rights covenants, and law.
At a glance
- Analyzes colonial crimes and their continuing social and criminal justice consequences for Indigenous people.
- Focuses primarily on countries colonized by Britain, especially the United States.
- Uses social harm theory, human rights covenants, and law to discuss historical laws and their continuing effects.
- Concludes with settler-colonist responsibilities and actions being taken by Indigenous people.
Reference price: $37.95
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Pros
- The subject is approached through linked historical, legal, human-rights, and social-harm frameworks.
- The book connects colonial history to present-day criminal justice and social consequences.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Rutgers University Press |
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| Publication date | September 20, 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 276 pages |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 0813598710 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0813598710 |
| Weight listed | 13.6 ounces |
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| Dimensions | 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Colonialism Is Crime examine?
It examines colonial harms against Indigenous people and their continuing criminal and social consequences, with a primary focus on countries colonized by Britain, especially the United States.
What frameworks does the book use?
The listing describes its approach as drawing on social harm theory, human rights covenants, and law.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 276 pages.
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