State, Power, Crime

'Following the outstanding introduction by the authors there are fifteen
excellent original articles devoted to an integrated theory of the
relationship between the state and crime. This work is on the cutting edge of
critical criminology. It is a must read.' - William J. Chambliss, Professor of
Sociology, The George Washington University, USA.

'This book is a superb compilation of original papers by an impressive roster
of authors. While the articles cover a wide range of empirical issues, from
Northern Ireland and corporate crime to youth crime and heterosexual hegemony
they all explore the implications, strategies and mechanisms of state power.
There isn't a weak paper here: all are extensively documented, well written,
persuasive and scholarly in the very best sense.' - Professor Laureen Snider,
Queens University, Canada

'State, Power, Crime is a hugely important book for these times. Bringing
together some of the most original minds in criminology it offers a critical
analysis of the state, how it constructs crime, responds to it and, at times,
engages in the very same. The book is essential reading for anyone interested
in justice, freedom and equality.' \- Paddy Rawlinson, London School of
Economics

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 to crime and social order. It critically evaluates a range of
substantive areas of criminological concern, including terrorism,
surveillance, violence and the media.

State, Power, Crime provides:

"historical overviews of key theories about state power

" assessment of the relationship between crime, criminal justice and the state

" analysis of the development of law and order policy

" discussion of the impact of structural fissures such as gender, race and
sexuality

" an overview of current research and writing

" critical reflection on the future direction of research and analysis

" advice on further reading.

In 1978, with the publication of Hall et al's Policing the Crisis and
Poulantzas's State, Power, Socialism, the complexity of the state's
interventions in maintaining a capitalist social order were laid bare for
critical criminological analysis. State, Power, Crime offers an up-to-date and
comprehensive examination of the challenges posed by state power, in relation
to both criminal and social justice.