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Shards of the New Era: Sociology of Deviance and Crime in Conflict Environments (An Analytical Reading of Post-2011 Libya) How do patterns of deviance and crime transform when state and societal institutions are subjected to the pressures of prolonged conflict?  "Shards of the New Era" provides a deep sociological and academic reading of the social and security transformations in Libya between 2015 and 2025. Rejecting single-cause explanations, the book examines crime as a complex system shaped by economic strain, weapons proliferation, institutional fragility, and digital communication. Key Highlights of the Book: Theoretical & Methodological Frameworks: Combines core sociological theories-including social disorganization, general strain, social learning, and social control-to analyze conflict dynamics. Forms of Offending & Illicit Markets: Comprehensive analysis of property crime, violence, fuel and commodity smuggling, drug trafficking, and human smuggling. Digital Harms & Cybercrime: Explores online extortion, cyberbullying, social media dynamics, and the digital glorification of arms. Juvenile Justice & Reform: Focuses on rehabilitation, mental health, trauma support, non-custodial alternatives, and youth social integration. National Strategy & Policy Scenarios: Outlines strategic scenarios up to 2035 alongside an actionable framework for judicial and social reform. "Crime does not emerge in a vacuum. It grows where institutions weaken, trust erodes, and pathways to hope are blocked."Expanded and Revised Academic Edition (2026) - An essential reference for researchers, decision-makers, and anyone interested in post-conflict sociology.