Southern and Postcolonial Perspectives on Policing, Security and Social Order

Delve into the intricate dynamics of policing and social order with Southern and Postcolonial Perspectives on Policing, Security and Social Order, edited by Roxana Pessoa Cavalcanti. Published by Bristol University Press in 2023, this thought-provoking hardback spans 378 pages and offers a critical examination of the lasting effects of postcolonial legacies in the Global South. This edited collection expands the Southern Criminology agenda, shedding light on pressing issues such as social and environmental harms, violence, war crimes, human rights abuses, and the criminalization of protest. Ideal for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between colonial histories and contemporary policing systems, this book is a vital addition to the discourse on security and social order. Discover the transformative insights that this collection has to offer and engage with the critical debates shaping our understanding of justice in a postcolonial context.