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Focusing on the historical roots of contemporary violence and insecurity in Central America, this book examines the evolution of crime and law enforcement in the region. It addresses the sensationalism surrounding crime, the rise of private security, and the impact of political populism and strict law enforcement policies. Contributors analyze various patterns of violence, their persistence over time, and how they are discussed in the public and political spheres, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.
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Politics and History of Violence and Crime in Central America, Sebastian Huhn, Hannes Warnecke-Berger
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Politics and History of Violence and Crime in Central America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sebastian Huhn, Hannes Warnecke-Berger
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan US
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781349950669
- Description
- Focusing on the historical roots of contemporary violence and insecurity in Central America, this book examines the evolution of crime and law enforcement in the region. It addresses the sensationalism surrounding crime, the rise of private security, and the impact of political populism and strict law enforcement policies. Contributors analyze various patterns of violence, their persistence over time, and how they are discussed in the public and political spheres, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.