Authority and Delinquency in the Modern State - A Criminological Approach to the Problem of Power

In this title, originally published in 1950, Alex Comfort discusses the relationship between crime and power, and traces the mechanisms which may lead to delinquent behaviour by those in office. His conclusions presented a serious challenge to the traditional conception of Democracy and of the State at the time.

List of contents

Introduction. Part I: Delinquency in Modern Government 1. General Consideration 2. Types of Leadership 3. Aberrant Personalities in Government 4. War and the Corps D’Élite Part II: The State and Human Behaviour 1. Functions of the State 2. Power and the ‘Natural Man’ 3. Remedies.

Summary

In this title, originally published in 1950, Alex Comfort discusses the relationship between crime and power, and traces the mechanisms which may lead to delinquent behaviour by those in office. His conclusions presented a serious challenge to the traditional conception of Democracy and of the State at the time.

Product details

• Authors: Alex Comfort, Comfort Alex
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2024
• EAN: 9781032799391
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3279939-1
• No. of pages: 122
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / General, Social issues & processes, Social, group or collective psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Social and ethical issues, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Juvenile offenders