Introducing Policework

First published in1988, this title offered a concise overview of the controversial subject of policework at the time. The authors provide critical evaluations of the contributions made by psychologists, historians, sociologists, and political scientists, and an assessment of how these fit within an overall understanding of policework.

List of contents

Preface and Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction 2. Psychology: Attitudes, Skills and Management 3. Microsociology: Policework as Concerted Action 4. Policework Histories (i) From the Anglo-Saxons to the Consolidation of the 'New Police' 5. Policework Histories (ii) The Twentieth Century 6. Policing Social Divisions: Age, Gender, Race and Class 7. Police Accountability: the Vexed Question of Control 8. After Scarman: Monitoring, Effectiveness and Public Justice 9. Conclusion. References. Index.

About the author

Mike Brogden, Tony Jefferson and Sandra Walklate

Summary

First published in1988, this title offered a concise overview of the controversial subject of policework at the time. The authors provide critical evaluations of the contributions made by psychologists, historians, sociologists, and political scientists, and an assessment of how these fit within an overall understanding of policework.

Product details

• Authors: Mike Brogden, Mike Jefferson Brogden, Brogden Mike, Tony Jefferson, Jefferson Tony, Sandra Walklate, Walklate Sandra
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032416397
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3241639-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Police and Policing
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Legal History, Police & security services, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Criminal justice law, Police and security services