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Featuring contributions by many of the leading scholars in the field, this seminal text explores the key themes and debates on state power today, in relation tcrime and social order It critically evaluates a range of substantive areas of criminological concern, including terrorism, surveillance, violence, and the media Key FeaturesGives historical overviews of key theories about state power Provides an assessment of the relationship between crime, criminal justice, and the state Analyzes the development of law and order policy Discusses the impact of structural fissures such as gender, race and sexualityPresents an overview of current research and writing Offers critical reflection on the future direction of research and analysis Provides advice on further reading In 1978, with the publication of Hall et als Policing the Crisis and Poulantzass State, Power, Socialism, the complexity of the states interventions in maintaining a capitalist social order were laid bare for critical criminological analysis State, Power, Crime offers an up tdate and comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by state power, in relation tboth criminal and social justice It is essential reading for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates in criminology, criminal justice and sociology
