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

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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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Published Aug 24 2006
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 248
ISBN 9780739111857
Imprint Lexington Books
Dimensions 236 x 156 mm
Series Critical Perspectives on Crime and Inequality
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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