Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities, with a New Preface by the Author

by James Q. Wilson and james-q-wilson

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

The patrolman has the most difficult, complex, and least understood task in the police department. Much less is known of him than of his better publicized colleague, the detective. In this important and timely book, James Q. Wilson describes the patrolman and the problems he faces that arise out of constraints imposed by law, politics, public opinion, and the expectations of superiors. The study considers how the uniformed officer in eight communities...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0674932110

ISBN13:9780674932111

Release Date:January 1978

Publisher:Harvard University Press

Length:326 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Related Subjects

Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Public Affairs & Policy Social Science Social Sciences Social Services & Welfare Sociology Urban

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

Varieties of Police Behavior: The Management of Law and Order in Eight Communities, with a New Preface by the Author

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us