Policing the Inner City a Study of Amste - Hardcover
- PublisherMacmillan
- Publication date1979
- ISBN 10 0333242114
- ISBN 13 9780333242117
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. fly page removed, otherwise unmarked, solid. Seller Inventory # 4411545
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Policing the Inner City. a Study of Amsterdam's Warmoesstraat
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good dust. First Edition. Dustjacket in plastic protective cover. Remnants and residue of sticky tape on endpapers, covers and dustjacket. With library stamps and labels. Slight wear to spine, covers, corners and dustjacket. ; "Maurice Punch's 'Policing the Inner City: A Study of Amsterdam's Warmoesstraat' is a seminal work that explores the complexities of law enforcement in a challenging urban environment. Published in the late 1970s, Punch's study focuses on the Warmoesstraat, a street in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District, known for its high crime rates, drug trade, and vibrant nightlife. The book provides a detailed, ethnographic account of the daily work and challenges faced by police officers operating in this area, offering insights into the broader issues of policing in inner cities. Punch employs a sociological lens to examine the interactions between the police and the community, including the various subcultures present in the Warmoesstraat. He delves into the strategies and tactics used by the police to maintain order, manage conflicts, and navigate the moral and ethical dilemmas inherent in policing such a unique area. The study highlights the tension between the need for law enforcement to adapt to the specific conditions of the inner city and the pressures to adhere to conventional policing models. One of the key themes of the book is the concept of 'negotiated order,' where police officers and local inhabitants, including criminals and business owners, engage in a constant process of negotiation to establish a balance between order and chaos. Punch argues that this negotiation is crucial for understanding the dynamics of policing in areas with high levels of social complexity and deviance. 'Policing the Inner City' also critically examines the impact of broader societal attitudes towards crime, policing, and urban decay, questioning the effectiveness of traditional policing methods in addressing the root causes of crime in inner-city areas. Punch suggests that a more nuanced, community-oriented approach may be necessary to effectively manage the challenges of policing urban centers like the Warmoesstraat. This book is considered a classic in the field of criminology and sociology, contributing valuable empirical data and theoretical insights into urban policing. It is widely used in academic courses related to criminal justice, urban studies, and sociology, and remains relevant for those interested in understanding the complexities of policing diverse and dynamic urban communities." ; Octavo; xii, 231 pages. Seller Inventory # 39268
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Policing the Inner City: a Study of Amsterdam's Warmoesstraat
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition hardback, 1979, with unclipped jacket. In overall very good used condition with only minor signs of age, handling and storage - dust jacket slightly rubbed; black cloth boards clean and crisp. Binding tight and appears little read. Internally clean, no annotation or inscriptions - previous owners name to front pastedown; text and map bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. Seller Inventory # 220742
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Policing the Inner City a Study of Amsterdam's Warmoesstraat
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. From an academic library with the usual stamps etc. A00021433. Seller Inventory # A00021433
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POLICING THE INNER CITY: A STUDY OF AMSTERDAM'S WARMOESSTRAAT. (SIGNED)
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Book Description 8vo. pp x, 231. Original publisher's black cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Signed presentation from the author on the front endpaper, 'For Bob Kiehl, with compliments, Maurice Punch, Portsmouth, May 2001'. From the library of R.S. Walinski-Kiehl (1949 - 2013) with his ownership signature. He was the author of several scholarly books on witchcraft, German history and witchcraft trials. ISBN: 0333242114 Fine in fine dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # C12999
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