Abstract
In this chapter, the author argues that an antidote to the partial paralysis pervading the study of harm might be found in developing a more integrated approach between criminology and zemiology. Towards this end, the chapter outlines the emergent paradigm of ultra-realism and introduces it as a mediating third. In doing so, a number of salient obstacles that have hitherto served to problematise research on harm are discussed. With a view towards the potential implications for a less harmful society, the chapter considers the politics of harm and argues for the abandonment of reformist critique in favour of a return to depth critique. Finally, the chapter concludes on the potential of researching harm from an ultra-realist perspective.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Palgrave Handbook of Social Harm |
Editors | Pamela Davies, Paul Leighton, Tanya Wyatt |
Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. |
Chapter | 6 |
Pages | 117-138 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030724085 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Sept 2021 |