Policing the Risk Society
- ISBN-10
- 0198265530
- ISBN-13
- 9780198265535
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 487
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Authors
- Richard Victor Ericson, Kevin D. Haggerty
Description
The focus of this book is the policing of modern society and the risks involved. It explores various issues and factors effecting policing communities, particularly communication and police organization.
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