Farm Crime

Joseph F. Donnermeyer is a rural criminologist retired from the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University. He is a co-founder of the Division of Rural Criminology, American Society of Criminology, and the International Society for the Study of Rural Crime.

"This book is an innovative work that discusses and weaves together important concepts in farming and the nuanced dimensions of farm crimes in both developed and developing countries of the world. Its empirical illustrations and case reviews equally cut across continental boundaries."Adetunji Sanjo Olanrewaju, University of Ilorin, Nigeria."Offering a rollicking, thought-provoking and eminently readable ride though the scholarship of farm crime worldwide, Farm Crime provides both an entertaining as well as eye-opening synthesis of the origins, the present status and the future of farm crime studies internationally."Alistair Harkness, University of New England, New South Wales, Australia."Donnermeyer provides an exhaustive and authoritative overview of research related to farm crime across the globe, shedding light on an important but oftentimes overlooked form of offending. This book is a must read for any scholar or practitioner seeking to better understand the topic."Dustin Osborne, East Tennessee State University, U.S.A."Through an extensive examination of farming systems—from the U.S. and the Caribbean to Australia, Africa, and Europe – the book reveals farmers' unique vulnerabilities, shaped by ecological, social, and economic forces and underscores farm crime's significant financial and psychological tolls."Willie Clack, University of South Africa, South Africa. "Farm crime, an underexplored issue, is thoroughly examined in this book, revealing its economic, social, and psychological impacts. Including insights for prevention, this book serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and practitioners alike."Vania Ceccato, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

• 1. An Introduction to Farm Crime 2. Farm Crime Studies from North America 3. Farm Crime Studies in Australia 4. Farm Crime Studies in Europe 5. Farm Crime in Africa 6. Research and Theory 7. Wrapping Up the Past and Looking to the Future