Voices of Crime: Constructing and Contesting Social Control in Modern Latin America

Voices of Crime: Constructing and Contesting Social Control in Modern Latin America
ISBN-10
0816533040
ISBN-13
9780816533046
Category
History
Pages
282
Language
English
Published
2016-11-29
Publisher
University of Arizona Press
Author
Luz E. Huertas

Description

"The book is a collection of essays looking at histories of crime and justice in Latin America, with a focus on social history and the interactions between state institutions, the press, and social groups. It argues that crime in Latin America is best understood from the "bottom up" -- not just as the exercise of power from the state. The book seeks to document and illustrate the "every day" experiences of crime in particular settings, emphasizing under-researched historical actors such as criminals, victims, and police officers"--Provided by publisher.

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