Police In Our Society
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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At the crossroads of justice, power, and public trust, Police in Our Society presents a searching and rigorous examination of policing in Australia, drawing together a diverse range of scholarly voices to interrogate the role of law enforcement within the modern democratic state. Edited by legal academics Ian Freckelton and Hugh Selby, this landmark anthology assembles contributions from leading thinkers in law, criminology, and social policy, addressing questions of police accountability, civil liberties, community relations, and the ethical boundaries of police power. Published in 1988 at a time of intense public debate surrounding police conduct and institutional reform in Australia, the collection captures a pivotal moment in the nation's legal and social history. The contributors argue with clarity and conviction, presenting frameworks for understanding the systemic tensions between law enforcement authority and the rights of citizens. Sophisticated in its scope yet grounded in the realities of Australian policing practice, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand how a society chooses — and struggles — to police itself.
Author: Ian Freckelton And Hugh Selby
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988, Butterworths
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of justice, power, and public trust, Police in Our Society presents a searching and rigorous examination of policing in Australia, drawing together a diverse range of scholarly voices to interrogate the role of law enforcement within the modern democratic state. Edited by legal academics Ian Freckelton and Hugh Selby, this landmark anthology assembles contributions from leading thinkers in law, criminology, and social policy, addressing questions of police accountability, civil liberties, community relations, and the ethical boundaries of police power. Published in 1988 at a time of intense public debate surrounding police conduct and institutional reform in Australia, the collection captures a pivotal moment in the nation's legal and social history. The contributors argue with clarity and conviction, presenting frameworks for understanding the systemic tensions between law enforcement authority and the rights of citizens. Sophisticated in its scope yet grounded in the realities of Australian policing practice, this volume remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand how a society chooses — and struggles — to police itself.