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Overview
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.
Synopsis
This major text offers students a comprehensive understanding of central theories, issues and debates on crime, power and the state. Leading authors Joe Sim, Steve Tombs and Dave Whyte head an impressive array of contributors to explore crucial criminological concerns in a critical and reflective way.
The book covers key areas including surveillance, intelligence, violence and the media; and it interrogates the impact of social divisors such as gender, race and sexuality. It provides:
• An historical overview of key approaches to state power
• Assessment of the relationship between crime, criminal justice and the state
• Guidance on how to achieve a criminological understanding of the state and law and order policy
• An overview and critical exploration of current research and writing
• Critical reflection on the future direction of research and analysis
• Advice on further reading