Isbn: 9781550022469 - constabulary: the rise of police institutions in britain, the commonwealth and the united states (5 risultati)

Softcover, 192 pages, b&w illustrations. The insular character of Britain delayed the creation of professional police until the 19th century. This volume traces the course of British amateur policing until that time, at which point it deals with the foundation of the London Metropolitan Police and efforts to create similar professional urban institutions in New York and Montreal. Due attention is also given to the fact that very different conditions in rural Ireland necessitated the creation of a para-military type of force, which in turn served as the model for police in the countryside throughout the Empire. Clean copy. Record # 472102.…

Condizione: Fine. NEW & UNREAD. Light storage wear & marks to softcover & textblock edge. Content as new.

Condizione: Very Good. some shelfwear but does not affect he content.

Condizione: Fine. Like new condition with light scratches to the cover.

Condizione: Very Good. No Dj. 8vo pp. 192, "The insular character of Britain delayed the creation of professional police until the 19th century. This volume traces the course of British amateur policing until that time, at which point it deals with the foundation of the London Metropolitan Police and efforts to create similar professional urban institutions in New York and Montreal.. book.…