Truth, intentionality and evidence: anthropological approaches to crime
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Weitere beteiligte Personen: Ben Hounet, Yazid 1977- (HerausgeberIn), Puccio-Den, Deborah (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: London Routledge 2019
Ausgabe:First issued in paperback
Schriftenreihe:Routledge studies in anthropology 41
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Abstract:"This book provides an anthropological exploration of the ways in which crime is perceived and defined, focusing on notions of truth, intentionality, and evidence. The chapters contain rich ethnographic case studies drawn from work in the Middle East, Africa, India, Mexico and Europe. A variety of instances are discussed, from court proceedings, police reports and newspapers to moments of conflict resolution and reconciliation. Through analysis of this material, the authors reflect on how perception of an act as a crime can differ and how the definition of crime may not be shared by all societies. The approach takes into consideration local standards as well as social, legal and contextual constraints."--
Beschreibung:"First published in paperback in 2019." --Title page verso
Umfang:xiii, 167 pages 24 cm
ISBN:9780367875794