A review of Farm Crime: An International Perspective by Joseph F. Donnermeyer
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This review critically evaluates Farm Crime: An International Perspective by Joseph F. Donnermeyer, a groundbreaking monograph that expands the scope of criminological inquiry into the often-overlooked domain of rural and agricultural crime. Drawing on international case studies and a robust theoretical framework, Donnermeyer explores the complex social, economic, and environmental dimensions of crimes affecting farming communities worldwide. The review highlights the book’s contributions to rural criminology, its innovative use of grey literature, and its call for context-specific policy and policing responses. While acknowledging limitations in regional representation and intersectional analysis, the review affirms the monograph’s value as a foundational text for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers addressing crime in rural settings.
DOI: 10.18061/ijrc.6250
Author: Willie Clack
Institution: University of South Africa
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413440099