Crime and Markets: Essays in Anti-Criminology (Clarendon Studies

Oxford University Press

Explore the complexities of criminal activities across various European contexts with "Crime and Markets: Essays in Anti-Criminology" by Vincenzo Ruggiero. This insightful hardcover delves into offenses committed by individuals and groups with differing resources and statuses, challenging generalizations and highlighting interpretive oscillations in criminal behavior. Discover the "causality of contraries" as the author examines how both the deficiency and abundance of legitimate opportunities can lead to crime. The book investigates the illicit drug economy, the shift from a Fordist to a Toyota model in criminal activity, and elite criminality including arms and human trafficking. It also analyzes political and administrative corruption, demonstrating how illegal practices can be imputed to opposite causes in different contexts. Key Features: * Examines criminal activities in diverse European settings. * Challenges criminological generalizations. * Introduces the concept of "causality of contraries." * Covers crimes of both the powerless and the powerful. * Investigates illicit drug trade, elite criminality, and corruption. This book offers a unique perspective for understanding the multifaceted nature of crime and its underlying societal factors. Written by Vincenzo Ruggiero, a Professor of Sociology, it provides a critical examination for students and researchers in criminology and sociology. Summary: Oxford University Press presents "Crime and Markets: Essays in Anti-Criminology" by Vincenzo Ruggiero. This English language hardcover book, with 216 pages, ISBN 9780199248117, offers a deep dive into anti-criminological theories and case studies.