Author: JOHNSTON, LES Title: The Rebirth of Private Policing
Description: London: Routledge, 1992. First Edition. Original boards. ISBN: 0415051924. With library stamps and labels. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; With library stamps and labels. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 22.3 x 14.2 x 2.8 cms; ix, 251 pages; The Rebirth of Private Policing by Les Johnston, published in 1992, explores the evolving landscape of policing, highlighting the increasing role of private and quasi-public entities alongside traditional public police forces. Johnston challenges the conventional view that policing is solely the domain of public authorities, arguing that it is, in fact, conducted by a diverse mix of agents. The book offers a historical overview of private policing, examines contemporary developments, and discusses their implications for the sociology of policing and public-private relations in the late 20th century. Johnston also addresses issues of accountability in the context of privatization, a theme that runs throughout the book. ?. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Keywords: 0415051924 British Law Order Privatisation
Price: GBP 15.00 = appr. US$ 21.42 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 39902
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