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Book Synopsis: With an engaging and balanced approach, former police officer and policing scholar Willard M. Oliver encourages students to think critically about the role of the police and the practice of policing in American society today. Policing in America builds a basic understanding of contemporary police practices upon a foundation of essential theory and research. In a readable style, the author offers a contextual understanding of concepts in policing, supported by the academic research and balanced with the voice of the American police officer.
New to the Second Edition:
- Updated with new statistics and research
- Carefully streamlined and edited to ensure teachability and accuracy
- New, more realistic photos added
- Current policing journal articles findings included and cited
Professors and students will benefit from:
- Succinct yet thorough treatment of all policing topics, with a balanced approach that emphasizes contemporary policing.
- Discussion of best policing practices and research
- Real-world issues highlighted in text boxes
- Hypotheticals that exemplify theory in practice in every chapter
- A design for learning that includes charts, graphics, and summaries of key points
- Encourages students to think critically about the role of policing in today’s society.
Details
Looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of policing in America? Look no further than "Policing America: An Introduction". Authored by former police officer and policing scholar Willard M. Oliver, this book offers an engaging and balanced approach to explore the role of the police and the practice of policing in American society today. With updated statistics and research, this second edition is meticulously edited and streamlined to ensure accuracy and teachability.
What sets this book apart is its commitment to presenting a contextual understanding of policing concepts. Oliver skillfully combines academic research with the voice of American police officers, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective. Additionally, this edition includes current policing journal articles findings that are cited throughout the text, ensuring that you are up to date with the latest advancements and discussions in the field.
Whether you're a student or a professor, "Policing America: An Introduction" offers numerous benefits. It covers all the essential policing topics in a succinct yet thorough manner, emphasizing contemporary practices and best policing practices supported by research. Real-world issues are highlighted in text boxes, and each chapter includes hypothetical situations that exemplify theory in practice. The book's design for learning, featuring charts, graphics, and summaries of key points, helps solidify your grasp of the material.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to develop a critical understanding of policing in today's society. Order your copy of "Policing America: An Introduction" now!
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