Crime, Truth and Justice - Official inquiry, discourse, knowledge (Hardcover)

This book analyzes the production of criminological knowledge, with particular reference to one of the most important institutions in the western world involved in this - the official inquiry. The core focus of this book to investigate the structures and processes of official discourse, and the ways in which this produces knowledge on crime and justice - a much neglected topic in comparison to the attention that has been paid to the role of the media in this process. The mechanisms that produce official discourse vary according to different jurisdiction, but some clear themes nevertheless emerge. This book therefore draws upon contributors from the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand to examine such issues as the relationship between official inquiry and modern, democratic society; official inquiry and criminal justice, including policing and prisons; and official enquiry as a means of closure and healing, and as a response to social crisis.

General

Imprint:	Willan Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	2004
Editors:	George Gilligan • John Pratt
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-84392-027-4
Categories:	Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Criminal law Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Causes & prevention of crime
LSN:	1-84392-027-1
Barcode:	9781843920274

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