Green Crime by Julia Shaw
Green Crime by Julia Shaw examines environmental crimes through the lens of criminal psychology. The book covers six cases, including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Dieselgate, illegal fishing, deforestation, poaching and illegal mining, alongside people working to stop such crimes.
At a glance
- Combines environmental true-crime cases with criminal psychology.
- Discusses six environmental crimes and people working to stop them.
- Examples include oil pollution, emissions fraud, deforestation, illegal fishing, poaching and illegal mining.
Reference price: $24.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The six-case format connects environmental harms with how perpetrators think and how others respond.
- Includes both high-profile cases and lesser-known crimes in different parts of the world.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Chelsea Green |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 8, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1645025195 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1645025191 |
| Weight listed | 12 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.62 x 0.82 x 8.75 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in environmental crime, criminology or criminal psychology.
- Readers seeking case-based nonfiction on conservation and environmental harm.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a technical environmental science textbook or fiction.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Green Crime about?
It presents six environmental crimes and examines how perpetrators think, while also introducing people working to stop the crimes.
Which cases are mentioned?
The listing mentions the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Dieselgate, deforestation and murder in Brazil, illegal fishing, Chinese poaching gangs and illegal mining in South Africa.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 256 pages.
When is the listed publication date?
The product details give September 8, 2026.
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