Onlife Criminology

Virtual Crimes and Real Harms

Janos Mark Szakolczai (University of Glasgow, UK)

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English

Bristol University Press
31 July 2025

Crime & criminology; Criminal law & procedure; IT & Communications law; Health & safety aspects of computing; Digital lifestyle

Series: New Horizons in Criminology

Digital tools such as smart devices, personal trackers and social media have become part of daily life for many. 'Onlife' (online+life) criminology is the study of crime and social harm produced by the blurring lines between digital engagement and our everyday lives that we may not even be aware of.

From AI, security breaches to the proliferation of conspiracy theories, this thought-provoking book analyses the serious threats of surveillance, targeted indoctrination and abuse of personal data that can potentially affect us all. The book explores alternatives to the current situation and presents practical and more sustainable solutions for internet use.

By: Janos Mark Szakolczai (University of Glasgow UK)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529235906
ISBN 10: 1529235901
Series: New Horizons in Criminology
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 31 July 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction: Terms for Unprecedented Consent 2. Enter the Captaverse: a novel epistemological analysis of data & harm 3. Smart Surveillance of All 4. Not So Friendly 5. Corporation of Harm 6. Toxic Onlife Infowarfare 7. Virtualgia of Creeping Abnormalities 8. Obscuring Memory: Hard Reset of Limitless Boundaries

Reviews for Onlife Criminology: Virtual Crimes and Real Harms

'Provocative and original, but also disturbing and cautionary, Onlife Criminology challenges criminologists to transcend outdated paradigms and embrace a more sophisticated understanding of how technology is reshaping the landscape of crime, victimization and justice.’ Keith Hayward, University of Copenhagen 'This is a very important book that pushes the boundaries of cyber and digital criminology through the lens of anthropology and cultural criminology. A must-read for all engaged in digital ""onlife"" and online worlds – for our collective social futures!' Maggie O'Neill, University College Cork