Symbolic gestures and the generation of global social control : the International Criminal Court
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Symbolic gestures and the generation of global social control : the International Criminal Court
(Lexington books)(Critical perspectives on crime and inequality / series editor, Walter S. DeKeseredy)
Lexington Books, a division of Rowman & Littlefield, c2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-225) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The recently established International Criminal Court (ICC) has been touted as a major breakthrough in the potential control of genocide, terrorism, and war crimes. This book explores the historical origins of the court and provides and examination of the basic structure and functioning of the court. Rothe and Mullins offer a detailed critique of procedural, conceptual, and practical elements of the ICC through the lens of critical criminological theory and research and identify several problems with the design and proposed implementation of the ICC. The theoretical analysis employed shows how the Court is but a small step forward in the control of crimes by states and state leaders due to its limited scope., myopic conception of crime, jurisdictional scope, and minimal compulsory power. Certain to appeal to criminology and international studies scholars, this volume strives to outline suggestions for strengthening the court.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The International Criminal Court's Relevance to Criminology Chapter 2 An Integrated Theory of State Crimes Chapter 3 Developing an International Criminal Court Chapter 4 The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Chapter 5 The Contradictions of International Law Chapter 6 The Illegal War on Iraq: The "Role" of the International Criminal Court Chapter 7 Enhancing the Potential of the International Criminal Court
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