Policing

1st Edition

Development and Contemporary Practice

Peter Joyce
eISBN-13: 9781446244340

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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.

Sold By SAGE Publications
ISBNs 1446244342, 9781847874603, 9781847874603, 9781446244340
Language English
Number of Pages 272
Edition 1st