Introduction to Policing

By: Michael Rowe

Write A Review

eBook | 27 November 2017 | Edition Number 3

At a Glance

Format
ePUB

eBook

RRP $81.10

$73.95

or 4 interest-free payments of $18.49 with

Instant Digital Delivery to your Booktopia Reader App

'Introduction to Policing is the "go to" text on the topic for readers keen to understand past, current and future trends in policing in England and Wales. Accessible to read yet academic in content, the text provides an excellent starting point for any reader no matter what level of previous knowledge they may possess.'
- John Lamb, Lecturer at Birmingham City University

Delving into the real issues of policing, and fully updated to cover recent changes in the field, the acclaimed Introduction to Policing, Third Edition is the introduction to your Police Studies course.

As well as providing students with an account of the history of the police, Michael Rowe addresses the most current topics and provides all the tools needed to successfully take a critical view of policing.

The third edition includes:

Significant discussion of Police and Crime Commissioners, the impact of austerity, and ways in which technology will continue to shape policing in the 21st century
Accompanying online resources, including web links, expanded case studies and links to free journal articles
Helpful learning features including key terms, learning objectives, summaries, self-check questions, annotated further reading and a glossary

Industry Reviews

Introduction to Policing is the 'go to' text on the topic for readers keen to understand past, current and future trends in policing in England and Wales. Accessible to read yet academic in content, the text provides an excellent starting point for any reader no matter what level of previous knowledge they may possess.