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Unleashed: The Phenomena of Status Dogs and Weapon Dogs
Simon Harding
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Description for Unleashed: The Phenomena of Status Dogs and Weapon Dogs
Paperback. The first book in the UK or US to set on record the recent cultural phenomenon of the use of certain dog breeds - both legal and illegal - to 'convey status' upon their owners. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 506.
This is the first book in the UK or the US to set on record the recent cultural phenomenon of the use of certain dog breeds – both legal and illegal – to ‘convey status’ to their owners. Such dogs are easily visible on social housing estates and provide acquired authority, respect, power and control. However, they are increasingly linked to urban street gangs as ‘weapon dogs’ and present a danger to the general public. Local and statutory authorities are now seeking to address the issue through action plans and interventions. Written in a fresh, engaging and accessible style, this ... Read more
This is the first book in the UK or the US to set on record the recent cultural phenomenon of the use of certain dog breeds – both legal and illegal – to ‘convey status’ to their owners. Such dogs are easily visible on social housing estates and provide acquired authority, respect, power and control. However, they are increasingly linked to urban street gangs as ‘weapon dogs’ and present a danger to the general public. Local and statutory authorities are now seeking to address the issue through action plans and interventions. Written in a fresh, engaging and accessible style, this ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Bristol University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447316206
SKU
V9781447316206
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Simon Harding
Simon Harding is a criminologist and lecturer on crime, policing and community safety at Middlesex University, North London. Simon obtained his doctorate in youth justice at the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime at University of Bedfordshire. He has worked in the fields of crime and community safety for over 25 years, including for the Home Office and several ... Read more
Reviews for Unleashed: The Phenomena of Status Dogs and Weapon Dogs
"This book uncovers the truth behind the urban mythology of 'status' dogs. Combining practical insight with academic rigour, it is essential reading for anyone attempting to deal with the phenomenon." Ian McParland, IPC Dog Services, UK "Sadly, weapon dogs have become a new urban menace, spreading fear and enabling crime. This book is the first to provide a much-needed insight, ... Read more