An introduction to political crime

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
Cover of the book An introduction to political crime by Ross, Jeffrey Ian, Policy Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ross, Jeffrey Ian ISBN: 9781447308287
Publisher: Policy Press Publication: April 27, 2012
Imprint: Policy Press Language: English
Author: Ross, Jeffrey Ian
ISBN: 9781447308287
Publisher: Policy Press
Publication: April 27, 2012
Imprint: Policy Press
Language: English

In An introduction to political crime, Jeffrey Ian Ross provides the most comprehensive and contemporary analysis of political crime addressing both violent and nonviolent crimes committed by and against the state (e.g. political corruption, illegal domestic surveillance, and human rights violations) in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and other advanced industrialized democracies since the 1960s. Written by a respected social scientist, this book reviews appropriate theories of political crime and explains numerous definitional and conceptual issues, causes of political crimes, ways to control it, and effects of different types of political crime. Ross integrates new scholarship on state crime, and post 9/11 developments in both scholarship and current affairs and uses numerous examples to help readers understand the issues. The book is supported by a companion website, containing additional materials for both students and lecturers, which is available from the link above.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In An introduction to political crime, Jeffrey Ian Ross provides the most comprehensive and contemporary analysis of political crime addressing both violent and nonviolent crimes committed by and against the state (e.g. political corruption, illegal domestic surveillance, and human rights violations) in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and other advanced industrialized democracies since the 1960s. Written by a respected social scientist, this book reviews appropriate theories of political crime and explains numerous definitional and conceptual issues, causes of political crimes, ways to control it, and effects of different types of political crime. Ross integrates new scholarship on state crime, and post 9/11 developments in both scholarship and current affairs and uses numerous examples to help readers understand the issues. The book is supported by a companion website, containing additional materials for both students and lecturers, which is available from the link above.

More books from Policy Press

Cover of the book Rethinking Poverty by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Women and criminal justice by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book The triple bind of single-parent families by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Social determinants of health by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Women, peace and welfare by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Precarious Lives by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Too much stuff by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Understanding social security 3e by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book The short guide to criminal justice by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Ethics of care by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Change and continuity in children's services by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book The short guide to environmental policy by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Social work and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book The future of sustainable cities by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
Cover of the book Solitary confinement by Ross, Jeffrey Ian
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy