Policing in America: A Balance of Forces (4th Edition)

Policing in America: A Balance of Forces (4th Edition)

Praised for its scholarship, this book uses the â€œBalance of Forcesâ€ metaphor to examine three primary correlates of police practiceâ€“police organizations, officers and communities.Â Written in a conversational tone, it offers extensive coverage of police history, the current structure of the police industry, and critical police functions. With enhanced visuals and extensive references, this book helpsÂ readers develop an appreciation for the â€œbig pictureâ€ and strives to integrate the broad research on policing into one coherent perspective. Balance of forces themeprovides a strong conceptual framework for examining the police and their practices.Â Research-based perspective includes thorough references and empirical researchthroughout the text.Â Â Conversational tone presents complex ideas in clear, straightforward language. Anyone interested in policing in America.
Country USA
Brand PEARSON EDUCATION
Manufacturer Pearson
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
UnitCount 1
Format Big Book
EANs 9780131580220
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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