For courses in International Criminal Justice, Comparative Criminal Justice, Transnational Crime and Justice. Crime Wthout Borders examines the globalization of crime and justice in today's contemporary society. It not only discusses the nuts and bolts of international crime and international law enforcement, but also raises abstract, theoretical issues for debate and asks critical questions about the best ways to think about international criminal justice problems. Throughout the book, it places global crime within the context of contemporary politics and current events. Hot topics such as terrorism, drug trafficking, and cybercrime are addressed throughout and connections between globalization, politics and criminal justice reflect the modern realities of international and transnational crime. Hallmark Features Examines the globalization of crime and justice- in today's contemporary society. Gives students an understanding of this new and complex area of modern crime and criminal justice. Traces connections between globalization, politics and criminal justice- throughout the text.

Examines the globalization of crime and how governments and policy makers respond to it. Discusses both the problem of international crime and the complex nature of the international justice system. Emphasizes a number of controversial issues- that stimulateclassroom discussion and critical debate. Introduces contemporary issues (while avoiding taking sides) such as the pro's and con's of torturing terrorists for information and the merits of America's attitude toward the International Criminal Court. Deals with hot topics in a compelling way that is designed to provoke classroom discussion. Bases coverage on current events- and deals with evolving subjects. Includes discussion of international terrorism, international drug trafficking, human trafficking, war crimes, genocide, etc. Offers a flexible organization- thatbreaks content down into a number of separate topics that can be treated independently or together.

Gives instructors flexibility in terms of sequence and topics covered. Allows professors (in different fields) to develop courses that emphasize different aspects of the material.