Politics and History of Violence and Crime in Central America

by Hannes Warnecke-Berger and Sebastian Huhn

Book Overview

This book highlights historical explanations to and roots of present phenomena of violence, insecurity, and law enforcement in Central America. Violence and crime are among the most discussed topics in Central America today, and sensationalism and fear of crime is as present as the increase of private security, the re-militarization of law enforcement, political populism, and mano dura policies. The contributors to this volume discuss historical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349950661
• ISBN13: 9781349950669
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.3"