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“An extremely important contribution to the literature. Sarah Hupp Williamson clearly explains classical and modern theoretical approaches, outlining both the significance of each and their application to the study of human trafficking. An invaluable text for students and general readers alike who wish to better understand this complex phenomenon.”—Erin C. Heil, coauthor of Human Trafficking in the Midwest: A Case Study of St. Louis and the Bi-State Area
"Highlighting the intersection of human trafficking and criminological theory, Hupp Williamson offers an innovative way to teach criminological theory with an applied topic-based approach. Fluidly explaining complex topics in approachable and jargon-free language, this is a unique and essential contribution to the field. There is no other book like this.”—Andrea Nichols, author of
Sex Trafficking in the United States: Theory, Research, Policy, and Practice
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents
List of Figures
Introduction
1 • Defining, Researching, and Responding to Human Trafficking
2 • Deterrence and Victimization Theories
3 • Psychological Theories
4 • Social Structure Theories
5 • Social Process Theories
6 • Critical Perspectives
7 • Integrationist Perspectives
Bibliography
Index
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Sarah Hupp Williamson is Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of West Georgia. She is the author of Human Trafficking in the Era of Global Migration: Unraveling the Impact of Neoliberal Economic Policy.
