′Following the outstanding introduction by the authors there are
fifteen excellent original articles devoted to an integrated theory of
the relationship between the state and crime. This work is on the
cutting edge of critical criminology. It is a must read.′ - William
J. Chambliss, Professor of Sociology, The George Washington
University, USA. ′This book is a superb compilation of original
papers by an impressive roster of authors. While the articles cover a
wide range of empirical issues, from Northern Ireland and corporate
crime to youth crime and heterosexual hegemony they all explore the
implications, strategies and mechanisms of state power. There isn′t
a weak paper here: all are extensively documented, well written,
persuasive and scholarly in the very best sense.′ - Professor
Laureen Snider, Queens University, Canada ′State, Power, Crime is a
hugely important book for these times. Bringing together some of the
most original minds in criminology it offers a critical analysis of
the state, how it constructs crime, responds to it and, at times,
engages in the very same. The book is essential reading for anyone
interested in justice, freedom and equality.′ - Paddy Rawlinson,
London School of Economics Featuring contributions by many of the
leading scholars in the field, this seminal text explores the key
themes and debates on state power today, in relation to crime and
social order. It critically evaluates a range of substantive areas of
criminological concern, including terrorism, surveillance, violence
and the media. State, Power, Crime provides: "historical overviews of
key theories about state power " assessment of the relationship
between crime, criminal justice and the state " analysis of the
development of law and order policy " discussion of the impact of
structural fissures such as gender, race and sexuality " an overview
of current research and writing " critical reflection on the future
direction of research and analysis " advice on further reading. In
1978, with the publication of Hall et al′s Policing the Crisis and
Poulantzas′s State, Power, Socialism, the complexity of the
state′s interventions in maintaining a capitalist social order were
laid bare for critical criminological analysis. State, Power, Crime
offers an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of the challenges
posed by state power, in relation to both criminal and social justice.
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ISBN
9781446245149
Publisert
2015
Utgave
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Vendor
Sage Publications Ltd (UK)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok