Green Criminological Dialogues: Voices from Africa.

Autor: Rodríguez Goyes, David, Hübschle, Annette, Okafor-Yarwood, Ifesinachi, South, Nigel
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Zdroj: International Journal for Crime, Justice & Social Democracy; 2024, Vol. 13 Issue 1, pi-vii, 11p
Abstrakt: This article explores the concept of green criminology in Africa, focusing on the continent's diversity and the various forms of exploitation, conflict, crimes, and harm that have occurred throughout history. The authors aim to increase the visibility of authors who face barriers to publishing their work in international journals and emphasize the importance of cognitive justice, social justice, and eco-justice in opening dialogues and acknowledging different perspectives. The article highlights environmental crimes and harms in Africa, including colonialist extraction, pollution, waste dumping, resource conflicts, and wildlife trafficking. It also discusses the historical context of environmental harm in Africa, linking it to colonialism, neocolonialism, and imperialism. The text emphasizes the need to address racism, colonialism, and patriarchy in environmental justice efforts and highlights the importance of including diverse perspectives in green criminology research. Additionally, the document provides a comprehensive list of references and citations from various sources related to crime, justice, social democracy, and environmental issues in Africa, serving as a valuable resource for library patrons conducting research on these topics. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index