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Policing the Risk Society
Ericson, Richard V.; Haggerty, Professor Kevin D.
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paperback. This book contends that the police have become information brokers to institutions such as insurance companies and health and welfare organisations that operate based on knowledge of risk. In turn, these institutions influence the ways that police officers think and act. The authors examine different aspects of police involvement. Series: Clarendon Studies in Criminology. Num Pages: 502 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JKSW1; JKV; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 666.
In this provocative new book, Richard Ericson and Kevin Haggerty contend that the police have become information brokers to institutions such as insurance companies and health and welfare organizations that operate based on a knowledge of risk. In turn, these institutions influence the ways that police officers think and act. A critical review of existing research reveals the need to study police interaction with institutions as well as individuals. These institutions are part of an emerging "risk society" where knowledge of risk is used to control danger. The authors examine different aspects of police involvement; the use of surveillance technologies ... Read more
In this provocative new book, Richard Ericson and Kevin Haggerty contend that the police have become information brokers to institutions such as insurance companies and health and welfare organizations that operate based on a knowledge of risk. In turn, these institutions influence the ways that police officers think and act. A critical review of existing research reveals the need to study police interaction with institutions as well as individuals. These institutions are part of an emerging "risk society" where knowledge of risk is used to control danger. The authors examine different aspects of police involvement; the use of surveillance technologies ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
OUP Oxford United Kingdom
Number of pages
502
Condition
New
Series
Clarendon Studies in Criminology
Number of Pages
502
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198265771
SKU
V9780198265771
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