Book Details

Forensic Genetics in the Governance of Crime

Publication year: 2020

: 978-981-15-2429-5

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This book uses a critical sociological perspective to explore contemporary ways of reformulating the governance of crime through genetics. Through the lens of scientific knowledge and genetic technology, Machado and Granja offer a unique perspective on current trends in crime governance. They explore the place and role of genetics in criminal justice systems, and show how classical and contemporary social theory can help address challenges posed by social processes and interactions generated by the uses, meanings, and expectations attributed to genetics in the governance of crime


: Social Sciences / Science and Technology Studies / Criminology and Criminal Justice, general / governance of crime / genetics / DNA technologies / genes and environment / forensic genetics