Southern and Postcolonial Perspectives on Policing, Security and Social Order

Explore the intricate relationship between postcolonial legacies and contemporary policing in "Southern and Postcolonial Perspectives on Policing, Security and Social Order," edited by a team of experts and published by Bristol University Press in 2024. This compelling collection delves into how these legacies shape systems of social order in the Global South. With 378 pages of insightful analysis, the book expands the Southern Criminology agenda by critically examining pressing issues such as social and environmental harms, violence, war crimes, human rights abuses, and the criminalization of protest. Ideal for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in criminology, security studies, and social justice, this volume offers a vital perspective on the challenges faced in the postcolonial context. Enhance your understanding of these complex dynamics and their implications for policing and social order in today's world.