Crime Without Borders
An Introduction to International Criminal Justice
1st Edition
Published on 31. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
326 pages
978-1-032-45013-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book introduces students to the challenges related to international crime and punishment, and the ways that criminal justice systems have sought to confront them. The dismantling and opening up of borders by technology, transportation, international trade, and the global flow of labor and capital have allowed those engaging in criminal behavior to work across borders in ways that challenge the traditional nation-state and its criminal justice system, making the study of international crime and justice increasingly relevant. This book not only covers the nuts and bolts of international crime and law enforcement, but also raises abstract, theoretical issues for debate and asks critical questions about the best ways to think about international criminal justice problems. Hot topics such a war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, terrorism, drug smuggling, human trafficking, financial crimes, environmental crimes, and cybercrime are addressed, and connections between globalization, politics, and criminal justice reflect the modern realities of international and transnational crime.
Following an introductory chapter that presents the dimensions of international criminal justice, the text is organized into two major sections, the first portion discussing major international crimes and why people engage in them, and the second part laying out the central structures of the international criminal justice system, including international courts, transnational law enforcement, and aspects of United States criminal justice developed to deal with international crimes. Throughout the book, the authors place global crime within the context of contemporary politics and current events. Pedagogical tools such as summaries of significant international cases, discussion questions, and a thorough bibliography aid reader engagement and understanding .
This text is suitable for students in global criminology, international crime, and comparative criminology courses and researchers and policy makers concerned with international and transnational crime.
Following an introductory chapter that presents the dimensions of international criminal justice, the text is organized into two major sections, the first portion discussing major international crimes and why people engage in them, and the second part laying out the central structures of the international criminal justice system, including international courts, transnational law enforcement, and aspects of United States criminal justice developed to deal with international crimes. Throughout the book, the authors place global crime within the context of contemporary politics and current events. Pedagogical tools such as summaries of significant international cases, discussion questions, and a thorough bibliography aid reader engagement and understanding .
This text is suitable for students in global criminology, international crime, and comparative criminology courses and researchers and policy makers concerned with international and transnational crime.
Reviews / Votes
"The second edition of Crime Without Borders is a welcome and much needed update to what was an important and groundbreaking book first published in 2008. As a text that introduces undergraduate students to contemporary issues in the field of international and transnational crime, the book is comprehensive and unparalleled in the field. Utilizing case studies, the book introduces students to the challenges created by international and transnational crime, and the ways that criminal justice systems have sought to confront them. The chapters illustrate how criminological theories function in real-life situations in ways that provide students with insight into the principles, functions, and processes of international criminal justice. The book is an indispensable text for undergraduate students in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, legal studies, sociology, anthropology, political science and international relations."Dr. Popy Begum, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Saint Louis University (USA)
"In an increasingly interconnected world, Crime Without Borders is an essential resource for understanding the complexities of global and transnational crime. This groundbreaking textbook combines a gendered lens with cutting-edge insights into pressing issues such as genocide, environmental crime, terrorism, human trafficking, and cybercrime. It further underscores the ever-evolving nature of international criminal justice, exploring how communities and countries confront and respond to these threats to peace and security. Designed to empower educators and engage students, the text also features suggested activities that foster critical thinking and real-world application. By addressing emerging areas of global criminology and criminal justice, as well as incorporating diverse perspectives, Crime Without Borders equips readers with the knowledge and tools to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape."
Dr. Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ohio State University (USA)
"Crime Without Borders is an accessible, well-written, and engaging textbook with breadth from genocide to terrorism and from international courts to human trafficking and beyond. It is well suited for undergraduate students in Criminology or International Relations."
Dr. Jess Gifkins, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Technology Sydney (Australia)
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Postgraduate
Illustrations
10 s/w Abbildungen, 1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild, 9 s/w Zeichnungen, 1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 10 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-45013-1 (9781032450131)
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Persons
Aaron Fichtelberg, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. He has written several books on criminal justice with a focus on international and transnational criminal justice. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from University of California, San Diego, a Ph.D. from Emory University, and an LLM in Public International Law from Utrecht University. He is the author of Law at the Vanishing Point: A Philosophical Analysis of International Law, and Hybrid Tribunals: A Comparative Examination among other works. He has also published in journals such as The Journal of International Criminal Justice, The Netherlands Yearbook of International Law, and Crime, Law, and Social Change.
Nicole Fox, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Division of Criminal Justice at California State University, Sacramento. She researches how racial and ethnic violence impacts communities and teaches on comparative criminal justice, criminolgial theory, and global criminology. Her book, After Genocide: Memory and Reconciliation in Genocide, focuses on how memorials to past atrocity shape healing, community development, and reconciliation for survivors of genocide and genocidal rape. Her scholarship has been published in Social Problems, Social Forces, the Journal for Scientific Study of Religion, Sociological Forum, Societies without Borders, Signs, among others. Her work has generously been supported by the Harry Frank Guggenheim Grant, the National Science Foundation, Andrew Mellon Foundation, and others. She is a delegate for the United Nation's Commission for the Status of Women and contributes annually, bringing students and new delegates.
Kai Lin, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in Criminology from the School of International Studies and Education at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. He has published extensively on the topic of international and comparative crime and justice, focusing on the study of interpersonal violence, policing, as well as online offending and victimization. His research publications have appeared in academic journals such as Crime & Delinquency, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Policing and Society, Asian Journal of Criminology, Sociological Forum, among others.
Nicole Fox, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Division of Criminal Justice at California State University, Sacramento. She researches how racial and ethnic violence impacts communities and teaches on comparative criminal justice, criminolgial theory, and global criminology. Her book, After Genocide: Memory and Reconciliation in Genocide, focuses on how memorials to past atrocity shape healing, community development, and reconciliation for survivors of genocide and genocidal rape. Her scholarship has been published in Social Problems, Social Forces, the Journal for Scientific Study of Religion, Sociological Forum, Societies without Borders, Signs, among others. Her work has generously been supported by the Harry Frank Guggenheim Grant, the National Science Foundation, Andrew Mellon Foundation, and others. She is a delegate for the United Nation's Commission for the Status of Women and contributes annually, bringing students and new delegates.
Kai Lin, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in Criminology from the School of International Studies and Education at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia. He received his Ph.D. from the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. He has published extensively on the topic of international and comparative crime and justice, focusing on the study of interpersonal violence, policing, as well as online offending and victimization. His research publications have appeared in academic journals such as Crime & Delinquency, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Policing and Society, Asian Journal of Criminology, Sociological Forum, among others.
Content
Chapter 1. Introduction: Globalization and Globalized Crime
Chapter 2. International Drug Trafficking
Chapter 3. Slavery, Human Smuggling, and Human Trafficking
Chapter 4. International Terrorism
Chapter 5. War Crime and Crimes of Aggression
Chapter 6. Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
Chapter 7. Global Financial Crime
Chapter 8. International Environmental Crime
Chapter 9. International Intellectual Property Theft and Cybercrime
Chapter 10. International Law Enforcement
Chapter 11. International Criminal Law
Chapter 12. International Courts and Punishment
Chapter 13. International and Transnational Crimes in Domestic Courts
Chapter 14. Transitional Justice
Chapter 15. Conclusion: The Future of International Criminal Justice
Chapter 2. International Drug Trafficking
Chapter 3. Slavery, Human Smuggling, and Human Trafficking
Chapter 4. International Terrorism
Chapter 5. War Crime and Crimes of Aggression
Chapter 6. Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide
Chapter 7. Global Financial Crime
Chapter 8. International Environmental Crime
Chapter 9. International Intellectual Property Theft and Cybercrime
Chapter 10. International Law Enforcement
Chapter 11. International Criminal Law
Chapter 12. International Courts and Punishment
Chapter 13. International and Transnational Crimes in Domestic Courts
Chapter 14. Transitional Justice
Chapter 15. Conclusion: The Future of International Criminal Justice