Power, Conflict and Criminalisation

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The book delves into critical research on crime, deviance, and conflict, utilizing contemporary case studies to engage a broad audience. It examines the authoritarian legacy of policing civil disturbances and the harsh realities of punishment, including deaths in custody and prison protests. Key issues addressed include the demonization of children, the imprisonment of women, and the implications of the 'war on terror,' providing a comprehensive analysis of these pressing social concerns.