| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime and Justice |
| Editors | Margaret E. Beare |
| Place of Publication | Thousand Oaks, CA United States of America |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Inc |
| Pages | 544pp |
| Volume | 1 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781412990776 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Abstract
Transnational crimes involve border crossings as an integral part of the criminal activity. They also include crimes that take place in one country with consequences that significantly affect other countries. Examples include human trafficking, smuggling (arms, drugs, currency), sex slavery, non-domestic terrorism, and financial crimes. Transnational organized crime refers specifically to transnational crime carried out by organized crime syndicates. Although several encyclopedias cover aspects of transnational crime, it is this encyclopedias emphasis on transnational justice, as well, that differentiates it from the pack. Not only do we define, describe, and chart the crimes and criminal activity, we also will include significant coverage of policing those crimes and prosecuting them within domestic and international court systems. Accessible and jargon-free and available in both print and electronic ...