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Forensic Genetics in the Governance of Crime

This open access 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. Cutting-edge methods and research techniques are also integrated to address crucial aspects of this social reality. Finally, the authors examine new challenges emerging from recent paradigm shifts within forensic genetics, moving away from the construction of evidence as presented in court to the production of intelligence guiding criminal investigati

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: Palgrave Pivot Singapore., 2020

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IX, 114 hlm; ill., lamp.,

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English

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9789811524295

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text

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computer

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online resource

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1

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Criminology and Criminal Justice

Science and Technology Studies

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Offers an in-depth analysis of the societal issues that frame the use of genetic technologies in the governance of crime in contemporary societies Unique contribution to research, teaching and advanced training in sociology and criminology, which will also appeal to students of anthropology, law, science and technology studies (STS), police studies and international relations Provides a comprehensive introduction for students to social theory and research methods related to the role and presence of science and genetic technologies in the governance of criminality

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Helena Machado , Rafaela Granja

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https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-15-2429-5

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2429-5

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