ISBN:
9781461452188
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (XV, 443 p, digital)
Series Statement:
SpringerLink
Series Statement:
Bücher
Parallel Title:
Buchausg. u.d.T. Handbook of Asian criminology
Keywords:
Social sciences
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Criminology
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Social Sciences
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Social sciences
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Criminology
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Asien
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Verbrechen
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Bekämpfung
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Kriminologie
Abstract:
With many of its countries undertaking development and modernization--and others taking major roles on the global stage--Asia is a region in flux. And as with any area in transition, there are myriad opportunities for crime to flourish. But at the same time that illegal activities are on the rise, so is the emergence of robust crime research in the region.The Handbook of Asian Criminology analyzes illicit enterprises and criminal justice efforts across a vast and varied continent. Contributions represent countries familiar in the West (Japan, Taiwan) and less known (Cambodia, Malaysia), and crimes examined range from the typical (homicide, drug trafficking) to the timely (human trafficking, insurance fraud, intellectual property crime). Expert studies of victims, of criminals as cultural icons, of the rise of the restorative justice movement, and of criminology itself demonstrate why Asia is viewed as a vanguard by colleagues elsewhere in the world. Among the topics covered:Cybercrime in Asia: trends and challenges.Curbing corruption and enhancing trust in government: lessons from Singapore and Hong Kong.Development of criminology in Japan: a sociological perspective.Contemporary crime and punishment in Thailand.Victims of domestic violence in India: do they have rights?Evolution of restorative justice for juvenile offenders in the People's Republic of China.The Handbook of Asian Criminology is a groundbreaking volume for researchers in criminology and criminal justice, particularly with an interest in the fields in Asia, as well as those in related disciplines such as sociology and international studies.
Description / Table of Contents:
Handbook of Asian Criminology; Foreword; Contents; Contributors; 1: Progress of Asian Criminology: Editors' Introduction; 1.1 Asia and Criminology in Asia Moving Forward; 1.2 Format of the Handbook; 1.3 Limitations; References; Part I: Types of Crime in Asia; 2: Homicide in Asia; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 International Homicide Data; 2.3 Recent Homicide Trends in Asia; 2.4 Social Factors and Homicide; 2.5 Use of Firearm in Homicide; 2.6 Capital Punishment and Homicide; 2.7 Youth Population and Homicide; 2.8 Population Diversity and Homicide; 2.9 Democracy and Homicide
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2.10 Modernization and Homicide2.11 Social Stress, Support, and Homicide; 2.12 Suicide and Homicide; 2.13 Homicide Clearance; 2.14 Conclusion; References; 3: Curbing Corruption and Enhancing Trust in Government: Some Lessons from Singapore and Hong Kong; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Corruption in Asian Countries; 3.3 Public Trust of Politicians in Asian Countries; 3.4 Causes of Corruption in Asian Countries; 3.5 Public Trust and Distrust of Politicians; 3.6 Government Effectiveness in Asian Countries; 3.7 Learning from Singapore's and Hong Kong's Experiences; 3.7.1 Favorable Policy Context
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3.7.2 Importance of Meritocracy3.7.3 Attracting and Retaining the "Best and Brightest"; 3.7.4 Effective Control of Corruption; 3.7.4.1 Creation of an Independent Anti-Corruption Agency; 3.7.4.2 Comprehensive Anti-corruption Legislation; 3.7.4.3 Reduction of Red Tape; 3.7.4.4 Punishing the Corrupt Offenders; 3.8 Conclusion; References; 4: Cybercrime in Asia: Trends and Challenges; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Internet Access and the Digital Divide in Asia; 4.2 Cybercrime and Its Impact in Asia; 4.2.1 Content Crime; 4.4 Application of the Budapest Convention in Asia
Description / Table of Contents:
4.4.1 The Development of the Budapest Convention4.5 Future Developments in Cybercrime Law; 4.5.1 Botnets; 4.5.2 Cloud Computing; 4.5.3 Anonymity and Encryption; 4.5.4 Social Networking; 4.5.5 A Universal Harmonised Cybercrime Law; 4.6 Conclusion; References; 5: Triad, Yakuza, and Jok-Pok: Asian Gangsters in Cinema; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Background; 5.3 Asian Gangsters in Cinema; 5.3.1 Illicit Activities of Asian Gangsters in Film; 5.3.2 Violence; 5.4 Cultivating Inaccurate Stereotypes About Asian Gangsters; 5.5 Future Trends; 5.6 Conclusion; References
Description / Table of Contents:
6: Intellectual Property Crime Online in Asia6.1 Introduction 1; 6.2 How Is Intellectual Property Being Transformed by the Internet?; 6.3 Intellectual Property Theft 4; 6.4 Music and Video Piracy; 6.5 Software Piracy; 6.6 Stealing Virtual Artefacts; 6.7 Outlining the Debate over Intellectual Property Online; 6.7.1 Increased Willingness to Use Existing Criminal Sanctions Against "Pirates"; 6.7.2 Incorporating Additional Provisions for Criminal Sanctions into National Laws and International Treaties; 6.7.3 The Development and Implementation of "Anti-piracy Education" Campaigns
Description / Table of Contents:
6.7.4 The Need to Rethink Intellectual Property Rights Management and Reverse the Decriminalisation of IP Piracy
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DOI:
10.1007/978-1-4614-5218-8
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