Social Stratification & Social Classes, Social Services & Welfare, Criminology, Urban Studies, Social Problems
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Overview
Policing Urban Poverty demonstrates that since the 19th century, a core task of the police has been crime control and order maintenance, especially in poor communities. This illuminating book focuses on the policy implications of discourse on poverty and crime in America and Britain. It draws on sociological theory and extensive empirical evidence which shows that in recent history senior police policy-makers have been involved in a struggle with their political masters in determining the most judicious means to tackle urban poverty and crime.
Synopsis
Policing Urban Poverty demonstrates that since the 19th century, a core task of the police has been crime control and order maintenance, especially in poor communities. This illuminating book focuses on the policy implications of discourse on poverty and crime in America and Britain. It draws on sociological theory and extensive empirical evidence which shows that in recent history senior police policy-makers have been involved in a struggle with their political masters in determining the most judicious means to tackle urban poverty and crime.Editorials
Booknews
This volume analyzes the policy implications of welfare and police service by examining the relationship between discussions of urban poverty, and crime and disorder in Britain and America. Crowther (criminology, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College) considers these issues' practical relevance throughout recent history, particularly in the ways that police are expected both to "be tough on crime" and its causes without the real authority of policy making. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 1, 2000
Publisher
Palgrave MacMillan
Pages
278
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780312228460