Thinking about Police: Contemporary Readings

by Carl B. Klockars

Book Overview

A book of readings for the introduction to policing course taught in sociology or criminal justice departments. It includes selected readings from fictional works by such authors as Joseph Wambaugh to articles from sociological and criminal justice journals. Sophomore/Junior

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070350817
• ISBN13: 9780070350816
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua
• Length: 551 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Very Infomative; Makes you think

This book goes over many studies and essays, making you think of how policing is and should be, and what to expect as a police officer. Ethics and reaction times are two major topics discussed. Very mind-opening.