Forces of Deviance

Forces of Deviance
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Publisher : Waveland Press
Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 9781478648611
ISBN-13 : 1478648619
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Book Synopsis Forces of Deviance by : Victor E. Kappeler

Download or read book Forces of Deviance written by Victor E. Kappeler and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 1998-01-29 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative look at a very difficult topic! The discretion, authority, and power granted the police to accomplish their mission offer multiple opportunities for deviance. This revised edition effectively organizes a large amount of material in order to provide students with a timely and comprehensive review of this disturbing dimension of police organizations. The authors’ analysis of deviance as the product of the organization of the occupation, the expectations of society, and the perceptions and interpretations of the role of the police are compellingly presented. A fascinating portrait of the social and organizational factors of the police working environment emerges, providing students with a broad framework for assessing the police culture and the many forms of police deviance.


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