Short History of Police and Policing

by Clive Emsley

The police are constantly under scrutiny. They are criticized for failings, praised for successes, and hailed as heroes for their sacrifices. Starting from the premise that every society has norms and ways of dealing with transgressors, A Short History of Police and Policing traces the evolution of the multiple forms of 'policing' that existed in the past. It examines the historical development of the various bodies, individuals, and officials who...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198844603
• ISBN13: 9780198844600
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (UK)
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.6"