Routledge - The Treadmill of Crime: Green Criminology Book

Explore the deep connections between capitalism and environmental impact with The Treadmill of Crime: Political Economy and Green Criminology. Part of the New Directions in Critical Criminology series, this book brings political economy back to the forefront of green criminology studies. By applying the theories of Allan Schnaiberg, the text examines how the constant expansion of capitalism influences environmental law, justice, and crime. Readers will gain a better understanding of ecological withdrawals and ecological additions through a structured academic lens. Written by experts in the field, this work investigates critical issues such as crimes within the energy sector and the consequences of releasing toxic waste into our ecosystems. It provides a necessary framework for understanding how economic structures drive environmental harm and sets a new research agenda for those studying the intersection of crime and the natural world.