Firearms: Global Perspectives on Consequences, Crime and Control

Firearms: Global Perspectives on Consequences, Crime, and Control explores the illicit use of firearms across the globe, introducing students to the core issues related to trafficking, manufacture, availability, criminal use, firearms markets, legal frameworks, the criminal justice system, civil society, and how they can get involved through research and action.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Firearms: Global Perspectives on Consequences, Crime, and Control delves into the intricate realm of the illegal use of firearms across the globe, encompassing a wide range of legal, social science, technical, and research perspectives on the matter. Through the use of a comprehensive collection of case studies, the book provides students with an in-depth exploration of the central concerns associated with the trafficking, manufacture, availability, and criminal utilization of firearms, as well as the dynamics of firearms markets, national and international legal frameworks aimed at regulating firearms, the responses of the criminal justice system, the role of civil society in driving change, and strategies for students to engage through research and action.

This book holds immense appeal to students pursuing studies in Criminology, Criminal Justice, International Law, International Development, Policing, Crime Control, and Community Safety. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that will enhance their understanding of the complex dynamics surrounding firearms, their consequences, and the various approaches employed to address and control them on a global scale.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367331177