Truth, Intentionality and Evidence

Anthropological Approaches to Crime

Yazid Ben Hounet, Deborah Puccio-Den

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English

Routledge
31 March 2017

Social & cultural anthropology; Causes & prevention of crime; Criminology: legal aspects

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.

Edited by: Yazid Ben Hounet, Deborah Puccio-Den
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781138646094
ISBN 10: 1138646091
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 31 March 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yazid Ben Hounet is a Visiting Scholar of Anthropology at New York University, USA Deborah Puccio-Den is a Research Fellow in Anthropology at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, CNRS, France