The Police in America: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Walker, Samuel; Katz, Charles M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0078111498 ISBN 13 : 9780078111495

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Humanities Social, 2010

Synopsis

Book by Walker Samuel Katz Charles

A propos du livre

Book Description

Descriptive and analytical, the text is designed to offer undergraduate students a balanced and up-to-date overview of who the police are and what they do, the problems related to policing, and the many reforms and innovations that have been attempted. Divided into four parts, The Police in America begins with a compelling analysis of the foundation of law enforcement, including the underlying purpose of police in society, the history of American police, as well as the contemporary law enforcement industry. It goes on to cover everything from the critical role of the beat cop and the fundamental problems in policing to the career path of police officers and a level-by-level overview of police organizations. Using timely articles and excerpts, the author takes readers beyond the headlines and statistics, to present a comprehensive and contemporary overview of what it means to be a police officer. The book is designed primarily for undergraduate students enrolled in their first course on the police or law enforcement. It is not a police management text, or a book on criminal procedure.

From the Publisher

"Researching Your Own Community" exercises contain instructions for students on consulting local police agencies to collect information that corresponds to issues highlighted in the text.
"Police on the Web" exercises effectively reinforce chapter concepts and facilitate comprehension by directing students to law enforcement agency web sites that explore major themes found in the text.
Updated material throughout, including books and articles published in late 1997 and 1998.
Chapters devoted to the specific duties of an officer and the problems officers may encounter as a member of the police organization help to give students an understanding of what it means to be a law enforcement officer in contemporary American society.
Exposes students to the basic positions on both sides of important issues, such as community policing, citizen review, and affirmative action.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0078111498
• ISBN 13: 9780078111495
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 552
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible