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C/S/308. Analysis of criminology and environmental harm

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DATE:
2010
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This paper focuses on green criminology, aiming to provide an outline of environmental harm and subject it to criminological analysis. The paper uses Shell Oil company and its actions in Nigeria from 1970’s to the 1990’s as an example. The paper uses this case study to identify the criminal actions that are undertaken by large international companies in relation to environmental damage in developing countries. The way in which criminality is often a major part of industrial operations are also discussed. Criminological investigation is also discussed in relation to cases mentioned, and the paper concludes with a summary of how criminology can contribute to the discussion.

 

KEYWORDS: Green criminology, environmental harm, shell oil company, Nigeria, environmental damage,

 
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