The Rebirth of Private Policing by Les Johnston (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Rebirth of Private Policing by Les Johnston Les Johnston argues that policing, far from being the preserve of public personnel, is in fact performed by a mixture of public, private, and quasi-public agents. He reviews the history of private policing and examines its implications. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description these are just two of the issues addressed by Les Johnston, who argues that policing, far from being the exclusive preserve of public personnel, is an activity undertaken by a mixture of public, private, and quasi-public agents. His book reviews the history of private policing, examines developments of current concern, and finally considers the implications of these developments both for the sociology of policing and for a more general understanding of public-private relations in the late 20th century. Back Cover These are just two of the issues addressed by Les Johnston, whoc argues that policing, far from being the exclusive preserve of public personnel, is an activity undertaken by a mixture of public, private, and quasi-public agents. His book reviews the history of private policing, examines developments of current concern, and finally considers the implications of these developements both for the sociology of policing and for a more general understanding of public-private relations in the late 20th century. Author Biography Johnston, Les Table of Contents Preface Section 1: Historical and Political Background 1. Private Policing: Before and After the New Police 2. Ideologies of Public and Private Provision Section 2: Private Policing: Current Developments and their Policy Implications 3. Privatization and Public Policing 4. The Private Security Sector I: Structure and Control 5. The Private Security Sector II: Activities 6. Hybrid Policing 7. Citizenship and Self-Policing: Responsible Citizenship 8. Citizenship and Self-Policing II: Autonomous Citizenship Section 3: Theoretical Conclusions 9. New Directions in the Sociology of Policing 10. Privatization and Social Control Review `Mr Johnston has provided an eminently comprehensive guide to the extent of private and quasi-private policing and a detailed comparison of the functions, organisation and ideology of the public and private police and security forces. - Justice of the PeaceWell-written and thoughtfully argued - British Society of Criminology Newsletter Details ISBN0415051932 Author Les Johnston Short Title REBIRTH OF PRIVATE POLICING Language English ISBN-10 0415051932 ISBN-13 9780415051934 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1992 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1948 Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780415051934 UK Release Date 1992-01-09 AU Release Date 1992-01-09 NZ Release Date 1992-01-09 Pages 272 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1992-01-09 Alternative 9780415051927 DEWEY 363.2 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134408964;

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