Voices of crime: constructing and contesting social control in modern Latin America

"The book is a collection of essays looking at histories of crime and justice in Latin America, with a focus on social history and the interactions between state institutions, the press, and social groups. It argues that crime in Latin America is best understood from the "bottom up" -...

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Contributors: Huertas Castillo, Luz (Editor) ; Lucero, Bonnie A. (Editor) ; Swedberg, Gregory J. (Editor) ; Swedberg, Gregroy J. (Editor) ; Salvatore, Ricardo Donato (Writer of preface)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Tucson The University of Arizona Press [2016]
In:Year: 2016
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Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
UB: KB 20 A 8534
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Keywords:
Crime > Latin America > History
Justice, Administration of > Social aspects > Latin America > History
Aufsatzsammlung
Lateinamerika > Kriminalität > Drogenhandel > Sexualdelikt > Strafverfolgung > Polizei > Grenzüberschreitende Kooperation
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Summary:"The book is a collection of essays looking at histories of crime and justice in Latin America, with a focus on social history and the interactions between state institutions, the press, and social groups. It argues that crime in Latin America is best understood from the "bottom up" -- not just as the exercise of power from the state. The book seeks to document and illustrate the "every day" experiences of crime in particular settings, emphasizing under-researched historical actors such as criminals, victims, and police officers"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-255) and index
Physical Description:XI, 267 Seiten, Illustrationen, 24 cm
ISBN:978-0-8165-3304-6