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7. Is It a Crime to Produce Ecological Disorganization? Why Green Criminology and Political Economy Matter in the Analysis of Global Ecological Harms

verfasst von : Dr. Michael J. Lynch, Dr. Michael A. Long, Dr. Kimberly L. Barrett, Dr. Paul B. Stretesky

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Abstract

We argue in this chapter for a political economic approach to the study of global ecological crimes. Green criminological studies often employ case-study approaches that help explain a particular green crime; however, these studies lack a coherent theoretical basis. Based on ecological Marxism and treadmill of production (ToP) approaches, we outline a theoretical approach for green criminology that focuses on crimes of ecological disorganization—that is, green harms that are the result of organizing the productive forces of the economy in a manner that is consistent with capitalism. We conclude that, to truly understand and remedy green harms, a focus on political economy is necessary.

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We do not diminish the study of street crime. We thank a reviewer for pointing out that similar structural factors are likely related to both street crime and green crime and that both are worthy of study.

A reviewer raised a concern about our use of the word ‘crime’ in the context of ecological disorganization. We use both ‘crime’ and ‘harms’ to refer to the effects of ecological disorganization. Hillyard and Tombs (2005, 2007) make the case that researchers should keep the concepts of crime and harm separate. We include both the terms together to indicate that ecological disorganization creates harm and is sometimes defined as criminal. We also believe that referring to ecological and environmental ‘crime’ is important because it helps make the case that studies of this type should be within the purview of the discipline of criminology. We expand on the discussion of ecological harm and crime in the discussion section.

The same could be said about political divisions within nations.

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Titel: Is It a Crime to Produce Ecological Disorganization? Why Green Criminology and Political Economy Matter in the Analysis of Global Ecological Harms
verfasst von: Dr. Michael J. Lynch
Dr. Michael A. Long
Dr. Kimberly L. Barrett
Dr. Paul B. Stretesky
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Hazardous Waste and Pollution
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-18080-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-18081-6

Copyright-Jahr: 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18081-6_7