The New Police
Crime, Conflict and Control in Nineteenth-century England
Published on 6. March 1997
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-7190-4728-2 (ISBN)
Description
Focusing on the evolution of a policed society in the nineteenth century England by examining the arguments surrounding police reforms, the development of police forces and police work, and the popular response to the 'Rozzers' as they were widely known, David taylor provides an up-to-date introduction which sets the development of modern policing in the wider social and economic context of an urbanising and industrialising society. The study of popular responses highlights the ambivalence that surrounded the new police and the continuing, often vicious, opposition to the police in many parts of urban and rural England which frustrated the hopes of police reformers and their supporters. It also throws new light on the hitherto neglected experiences and rewards enjoyed by the police themselves.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Manchester
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7190-4728-2 (9780719047282)
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Content
Interpretations, problems and themes; the evolution of modern policing - legislative changes 1829-1856, London and the Metropolitan police, rural policing, urban policing; from "Blue Locust" to "Bobby?" - the creation and development of police forces 1830-1914, becoming a policeman, the emergence of the long-term policeman, accountability and consent; the impact of the new police - actions and reactions, constabulary duties, London, the provinces; conclusions - myth and reality.