Author Description
The authors look at the connection between democracy and efficiency as they investigate the meaning of law and order. The authors argue that only through a democratically accountable police service can we hope to build up relationships within the inner city.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental tension between democratic accountability and the operational efficiency of law enforcement agencies. John Lea, a scholar in the field of criminology, utilizes historical analysis and sociological theory to examine how policing strategies impact urban environments. The primary argument posits that effective crime control is unattainable without establishing transparent, democratically accountable police services that prioritize community relationships over purely reactive enforcement tactics.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the relationship between democratic governance and police efficiency
- Theoretical frameworks for community-based policing
- Historical context of inner-city law enforcement policies
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive manual for operational police tactics
- Does not cover rural or international policing models outside the scope of the author's specific urban focus
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in criminology frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to the discourse on democratic policing and urban social policy. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a foundational understanding of political theory to fully grasp the author's arguments.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
1984-01-01
ISBN-10:
0140065938
ISBN-13:
9780140065930
Law Enforcement
Public Policy
Sociology
Criminology