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
Criminology & Criminal Justice (General) | Criminology (General) | Sociology (General)
'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.
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.
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.
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.
There are many important chapters in this edited book.
This is an engagaing and necessary book about the intricate relationship between state, power and crime
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.
Useful for undergraduate level course in Criminal Justice Policy, but most useful for post-graduate students studying in this area.
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
An excellent book, highly recommended to students
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.
