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Space Criminology

Analysing Human Relationships with Outer Space

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  • © 2023

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Authors:
  1. Jack Lampkin

    1. York Business School, York St John University, York, UK

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  2. Rob White

    1. School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, Australia

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  • Provides a compelling introduction to a fascinating, emerging area for discussion
  • Covers the key issues and technologies
  • Begins the discussion on space-related harms before these activities start to significantly increase

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in Green Criminology (PSGC)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Space Crime

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 1-24

  3. The Global Space Industry

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 25-47

  4. Space Mining

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 49-70

  5. Space Junk

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 71-92

  6. Polluting New Spaces

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 93-120

  7. Living and Working in Space

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 121-142

  8. Policing Space Crimes

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 143-165

  9. Space Criminology

    • Jack Lampkin, Rob White
    Pages 167-193

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 195-205
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About this book

As humans expand the frequency and scale of interactions off-planet, Space Criminology ponders the nature of crime, harm and transgression in outer space and possible responses to these. The first book of its kind, it discusses the dynamics of space crime, from those involving powerful elites through to those associated with the mundane interactions of people living and working in space. It is essential reading for anyone interested in extra-terrestrial crime, space law, and criminal justice. 

Reviews

“This authoritative and accessible monograph explores the political economy of space, a crucial but overlooked aspect of the capitalist world-system that includes satellites, waste, mining, and criminal justice. Space Criminology sets out a…comprehensive blueprint for bringing the final frontier into the discipline’s fold…innovative, insightful, and imaginative.”

—Rafe McGregor, Edge Hill University, UK


“This is a brilliant book…that offers important insights into the risks and harms that humanity may cause - and needs to navigate - in the race to explore space and extract resources from our cosmic neighbours.” 
—Michelle Maloney, National Convenor of the Australian Earth Laws Alliance and co-drafter of the Declaration on the Rights of the Moon


“In Space Criminology…we are treated to and an out-of-this world encounter with some of the most fascinating issues of extra-terrestrial crime and harm. Their book is a celestial treat of cosmic proportions!”
—Avi Brisman, Eastern Kentucky University, USA

Authors and Affiliations

  • York Business School, York St John University, York, UK

    Jack Lampkin

  • School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay, Australia

    Rob White

About the authors

Jack Lampkin lectures in criminology at York St John University in the United Kingdom and is a leading figure in the development of space criminology.


Rob White is an emeritus distinguished professor of criminology at the University of Tasmania, Australia, and considered a pioneer of green criminology.

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