Exploring policing, crime and society : a brief but critical understanding / Jason L. Powell, editor.
| Other author | Powell, Jason L., 1971- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2012. |
| Description | 56 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Social perspectives of aging Social perspectives of aging. ^A1121366 |
| Contents | Introduction -- what is policing? Conceptual and historical context -- Policing, culture and discretion -- Community policing v. militarized policing -- Accountability and powers of the police: the case of the UK -- The "New Right" and policing : essential context -- "New Labour" and the zero tolerance approach to policing -- Conclusion: organized crime and policing. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011041017 |
| ISBN | 9781619420014 (softcover) |
| ISBN | 1619420015 (softcover) |