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The Force of Law

Inglese · Tascabile

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As citizens of liberal democratic countries, we think that we live under the rule of law. Governments make the rules, we live by them, and the police enforce them. "The Force of Law" critically examines these assumptions. Criminologist Mariana Valverde makes clear that while the law is usually regarded as the civilized, nonviolent way to deal with harms and conflicts, violence is integral to it. Police are authorized to handcuff, tase, and even kill people; courts of law confine people to prison and, in some countries, the state can put people to death. "The Force of Law" stimulates readers to become more informed about law and law enforcement and more active in efforts to make policing accountable to the public.


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Mariana Valverde is the author of several books and the director of the University of Toronto's Centre of Criminology. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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This book examines the meaning of law from a global perspective and the many connections between law and law enforcement. An excellent introduction to the subject for young adults.

Most of us in liberal democratic countries think that we live under the rule of law. Governments make the rules, we live by them and the police enforce them if we try to break them. The Force of Law critically examines these assumptions.

Award-winning criminologist Mariana Valverde makes clear that while the law is usually regarded as the civilized, non-violent way to deal with harms and conflicts, violence is integral to law. After all, police are authorized to handcuff, manhandle, taser, and even kill people, and courts of law confine people to prison and, in some countries, order that they be put to death. Valverde shows that "proper" law is not always distinguishable from the rules imposed by various bodies of armed men. Worldwide, private security guards often act like police, but they serve their private clients, not the public at large. And publicly paid police officers spend much of their time managing information for other bureaucracies, instead of actually fighting crime or arresting criminals.

"[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." — Globe and Mail

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1

Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2

Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3

Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6

Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

Dettagli sul prodotto

Autori Mariana Valverde
Con la collaborazione di Jane Springer (Editore), Jane Springer (Editore della collana), Springer Jane (Editore della collana)
Editore Ingram Publishers Services
 
Lingue Inglese
Raccomandazione d'eta' 14 anni
Formato Tascabile
Pubblicazione 17.06.2010
 
EAN 9780888998187
ISBN 978-0-88899-818-7
Pagine 144
Dimensioni 127 mm x 177 mm x 9 mm
Peso 141 g
Illustrazioni Maps, Charts, Tables
Serie Groundwork Guides (Paperback)
Groundwork Guides (Paperback)
Groundwork Guides
Categorie Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche

YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Science / Sociology, Interest age: from c 14 years, Crime and criminology, further reading

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