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Maurice Punch

    Rethinking Corporate Crime
    Police Corruption
    Crime and Deviance in the Colleges
    Zero tolerance policing
    State Violence, Collusion and the Troubles
    Shoot to kill
    • 2022

      Crime and Deviance in the Colleges

      Elite Student Excess and Sexual Abuse

      • 214 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the pressing issues of sexual violence and excess within elite university societies, this book offers a critical examination of campus culture. It delves into the dynamics of power, privilege, and accountability, shedding light on the urgent need for change in how institutions address these pervasive problems. Through insightful analysis, it aims to provoke discussion and inspire reform in the treatment of such serious matters within academic environments.

      Crime and Deviance in the Colleges
    • 2012

      State Violence, Collusion and the Troubles

      Counter Insurgency, Government Deviance and Northern Ireland

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book explores the unresolved tensions in Northern Ireland following the official peace process that ended the Troubles in 1998. It highlights how recent violence from dissident Republicans indicates that the underlying issues from this tumultuous period continue to affect society. Through an examination of historical and contemporary conflicts, the narrative delves into the complexities of peace and the lingering impacts of a divided past.

      State Violence, Collusion and the Troubles
    • 2010

      Shoot to kill

      • 244 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This book provides a fresh, accessible and much-needed overview of a neglected and widely misunderstood area for students, academics, police and criminal justice officials, policy makers, politicians and for members of the public concerned about police use of fatal force.

      Shoot to kill
    • 2009

      Police Corruption

      Exploring Police Deviance and Crime

      • 296 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the multifaceted nature of corruption within policing, the book examines various deviant and criminal practices that evolve over time. It delves into the reasons behind police misconduct and poses critical questions about accountability, particularly focusing on the mechanisms of control over those in power. The analysis encourages a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding law enforcement and the systemic issues that allow corruption to persist.

      Police Corruption
    • 2007

      Zero tolerance policing

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The exploration of policing delves into the concept of zero tolerance, analyzing its implications and application across various contexts. It addresses critical issues regarding the definition and understanding of policing, highlighting how different stakeholders influence these perceptions. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the complexities and challenges inherent in law enforcement practices.

      Zero tolerance policing
    • 2003

      Rethinking Corporate Crime

      • 404 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      This work provides a detailed critique of the current criminal law system as it applies to corporate wrongdoing.

      Rethinking Corporate Crime