North American Sociology, Sociology - General & Miscellaneous, Criminology - Violence, United States History - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Political Theory, General & Miscellaneous - Politics & Government, World History - General & Mi
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Overview
In a comparative study drawing on material from the United States and Britain, David Waddington examines how various types of industrial, political, urban and sectarian disorder occur. Contemporary Issues in Public Disorder critically appraises the theoretical approaches to understanding public disorder and contributes to the ongoing debates on police methods, police accountability and the controversial role of the media.
Synopsis
In a comparative study drawing on material from the United States and Britain, David Waddington examines how various types of industrial, political, urban and sectarian disorder occur. Contemporary Issues in Public Disorder critically appraises the theoretical approaches to understanding public disorder and contributes to the ongoing debates on police methods, police accountability and the controversial role of the media.Editorials
Booknews
Communications scholar Waddington offers a framework in which discussions of public disorder can achieve more than emotional superficiality. He applies the "flashpoints model" to American and British inner-city riots and to violent strikes; and more specific models to sports fans' violence and to the situation in Northern Ireland. He also considers the growth of police powers and the effectiveness of democratic tools to control their behavior, and whether the media have an inflammatory effect. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
October 29, 1992
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Pages
256
ISBN
9780203410073