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In divided societies, representation in the police that empowers previously-marginalized groups reduces crime, builds trust, and improves citizen-state relations.
Table des matières
Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction: the challenge of institution-building in divided societies; 2. Power sharing, policing, and peace; 3. Sectarianism and conflict in the iraqi police; 4. Identity and inclusion in the israeli police; 5. Perceptions; 6. Police integration and anti-government violence; 7. Citizen cooperation and crime; 8. Barriers to integration; 9. Conclusion: peace building through institutional inclusion; A data and methods; Bibliography; Index.
A propos de l'auteur
Matthew Nanes is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Saint Louis University. He researches policing, security, and counterterrorism. His work is published in journals including Comparative Political Studies and Journal of Peace Research, and he has worked with various NGOs, international organizations, and police departments to design evidence-based policies for peace.
Résumé
This book is for researchers, students, and policymakers interested in policing and civil conflict. It is accessible to graduate and advanced undergraduate students. It provides novel evidence from Iraq and Israel, providing readers with an inside look at the way policing in each country has shaped societal conflict.
Préface
In divided societies, representation in the police that empowers previously-marginalized groups reduces crime, builds trust, and improves citizen-state relations.
