'Following the outstanding introduction by the authors there are
fifteen excellent original articles devoted to an integrated theory
of the relationship between the state and crime. This work is on
the cutting edge of critical criminology. It is a must read.' -
William J. Chambliss, Professor of Sociology, The George Washington
University, USA. '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.
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