State, Power, Crime

The course that this book was intended for is cancelled. -- Dr Barzoo Eliassi * drupal *
This book deals with concepts too complex for the level of students that I am currently teaching, however, I will use it with my PhD students. -- Dr Clare Beckett * drupal *
An excellent book, highly recommended to students -- Dr Eleanor Peters * drupal *
This book offers a broad critical evaluation of the relationship between the state, power and crime in liberal democratic states. Although the collection of essays primarily deals with issues within the United Kingdom, the central theme of this edition and theoretical insights offered are directly applicable in cognate jurisdictions. -- Dr Gerard Coffey * drupal *
An instant criminological classic -- Dr John Martyn Chamberlain * drupal *
A wonderful collection of different, yet coherent insights in the relation between the state, it′s power, and that which is exercised upon populations - and how. A key reader for the broader understanding of state crime perspectives. -- Dr John Topping * drupal *
This edited work provides the supplemental background research that supports the main subject area of the module. By reading and refering to this book the student is able to demonstrate that they are researching holistically rather than just the narrow tunnel visionary approach which so badly limits their potential success -- Dr Mervyn Sinclair * drupal *
An excellent collection of critical essays written by leaders in the field of state crime and critical criminology. An interesting and important range of topics with a well constructed introduction from the editors. -- Dr Victoria Canning * drupal *
An excellent text which brings together the key issues surrounding the question of criminal justice and ′the state′. Well written, informative and an essential read for any social sciences students -- Miss Laura Firth * drupal *
This is an engagaing and necessary book about the intricate relationship between state, power and crime -- Miss Vickie Cooper * drupal *
First and foremost, this is an excellent text which critically explores the relationship between the state and crime. But unfortunately it is not appropriate for this particular first-year module due to it not having a clear enough relationship with the module outcomes at this level of learning. However, having inspected the book it may be able to contribute a great deal to our third year and post-graduate modules and I will pass it on to the relevant module leaders for consideration. -- Mr Andrew Henley * drupal *
A very good introduction to the sociology of law as it covers so many aspects: racism;sexuality; class; youth etc. It is useful for students to read a discussion on media and also ′terrorism′.
I was pleased to see a useful antidote to right wing cliches in Chapter 8 (Violence and the State′ and chapter 10 (Intelligence, Terrorism and the State). Many new interesting perspectives for students new to the area. -- Mr Barry Hills * drupal *
A fantastic book that incorporates a range of perspectives on the intersecting aspects of state, power and crime within late modernity. Building on the groundbreaking 1970s book, Policing the Crisis, State, Power, Crime situates contemporary social problems within the context of neoliberal and late modern developments. -- Mr James Heydon * drupal *
This represents an excellent undergraduate text which discusses an number of important issues for our Terrorism studies course. We will be asking the library to acquire some copies and recommending it to students for important further reading. -- Mr Kris Christmann * drupal *
I have recommended this text to my students studying children, young people and crime. There is a fantastic chapter by Janet Jamieson and Joe Yates. I found this chapter and book excellent for helping students to think more critically about crime and justice! -- Mr Sean Creaney * drupal *
A very good text that covers a wide variety of topics. Highly recommended to those students keen on exploring key issues from a variety of authors in a single text. -- Mr Stuart Agnew * drupal *
This book provides an essential critique of the state and its relationship with crime. It expands and informs any critical analysis of crime and will continue to inform my teaching on the state and state crime -- Mr William Jackson * drupal *
Good clear text which provides the framework to understand the concept of crime, control and the state. It provides a critique to many main stream theories of crime. -- Ms Anne Rees * drupal *
Useful for undergraduate level course in Criminal Justice Policy, but most useful for post-graduate students studying in this area. -- Ms Helen Poole * drupal *
There are many important chapters in this edited book. -- Professor Peter Somerville * drupal *