Policing: Development and Contemporary Practice

ISBN-10: 1446248267
ISBN-13: 9781446248263
Series: Policing
Category: Social Science
Pages: 274
Language: English
Published: 2010-10-31
Publisher: SAGE
Author: Peter Joyce

Description

This lively and comprehensive text combines an overview of the historical development of policing in the UK, with discussion of current debates and practice. It provides a global and comparative context, in order to shed light on contemporary issues. The book equips students with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing, including: " the relationship between the police and other criminal justice agencies " styles and approaches in practice " how to police political violence " diversity and the police " police accountability Featuring chapter summaries, case studies, study questions, an expansive glossary and a date chart listing significant events, the book is easy to use and helps students to reflect upon key themes. It is essential reading for criminology, criminal justice and policing undergraduates.

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