State, Power, Crime
- Roy Coleman - University of Liverpool, UK
- Joe Sim - Liverpool John Moore's University, UK
- Steve Tombs - Open University, UK, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
- David Whyte - University of Liverpool, UK
'This book is a superb compilation of original papers by an impressive roster of authors. While the articles cover a wide range of empirical issues, from Northern Ireland and corporate crime to youth crime and heterosexual hegemony they all explore the implications, strategies and mechanisms of state power. There isn't a weak paper here: all are extensively documented, well written, persuasive and scholarly in the very best sense.' - Professor Laureen Snider, Queens University, Canada
'State, Power, Crime is a hugely important book for these times. Bringing together some of the most original minds in criminology it offers a critical analysis of the state, how it constructs crime, responds to it and, at times, engages in the very same. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in justice, freedom and equality.' - Paddy Rawlinson, London School of Economics
Featuring contributions by many of the leading scholars in the field, this seminal text explores the key themes and debates on state power today, in relation to crime and social order. It critically evaluates a range of substantive areas of criminological concern, including terrorism, surveillance, violence and the media.
State, Power, Crime provides:
"historical overviews of key theories about state power
" assessment of the relationship between crime, criminal justice and the state
" analysis of the development of law and order policy
" discussion of the impact of structural fissures such as gender, race and sexuality
" an overview of current research and writing
" critical reflection on the future direction of research and analysis
" advice on further reading.
In 1978, with the publication of Hall et al's Policing the Crisis and Poulantzas's State, Power, Socialism, the complexity of the state's interventions in maintaining a capitalist social order were laid bare for critical criminological analysis. State, Power, Crime offers an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by state power, in relation to both criminal and social justice.
The course that this book was intended for is cancelled.
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.
An excellent book, highly recommended to students
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.
An instant criminological classic
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.
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
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.
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
This is an engagaing and necessary book about the intricate relationship between state, power and crime
