| The Police in America: An Introduction, with "Making the Grade" Student CD-ROM and Powerweb Revised Edition Contributor(s): Walker, Samuel (Author), Katz, Charles M. (Author), Walker, Samuel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0072944781 ISBN-13: 9780072944785 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua OUR PRICE: $105.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: Descriptive and analytical, the text is designed to offer undergraduate students a balanced and up-to-date overview of who the police are and what they do, problems related to policing, and the many reforms and innovations that have been attempted in police work. Divided into four parts, "The Police in America" begins with a compelling analysis of the foundation of law enforcement, including the underlying purpose of police in society, the history of American police, as well as the contemporary law enforcement industry. It goes on to cover everything from the critical role of the beat cop and the fundamental problems in policing to the career path of police officers and a level-by-level overview of police organizations. Using timely articles and excerpts, the author takes readers beyond the headlines and statistics, to present a comprehensive and contemporary overview of what it means to be a police officer. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science - Law | Criminal Law - General |
| Dewey: 363 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 7.36" W x 9.14" (2.01 lbs) 512 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Offers undergraduate students an overview of who the police are and what they do, and problems related to policing. Divided into four parts, this title begins with an analysis of the foundation of law enforcement, including the underlying purpose of police in society, and the history of American police. |