
Security and Crime
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trace the development of 'security' across disciplines
situate this contested concept within criminological discourse and concerns
explore the rising attention in politics and academic scholarship to 'security' issues as they relate to crime
examine the nature and organisation of interventions to deliver security
establish clearly the relationship between security, crime and criminology.
International in scope, and broad in coverage, Security and Crime sets out the need to broaden the study of security in a clear, concise style that is easy for students to digest. With comprehensive pedagogical feature including chapter overviews, key terms, study questions, further reading and a glossary, this book is essential for students studying security in criminology, criminal justice, international relations, and related disciplines.
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Alison's recent honours and awards include ranking third in the thought leadership category of IFSEC Global's Top Influencers in Security and Fire for 2020, featuring in SC Media UK's 50 Women of Influence in Cyber Security 2019, earning an Emerald Outstanding Paper 2018 award for the co-authored paper 'Confronting the "fraud bottleneck"' in the Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice, and receiving the Association of Security Consultants Imbert Prize 2017 for her contribution to the security profession.
Her other publications include The Sage Dictionary of Policing (Sage, 2009, edited with Jenny Fleming), Selling Security: The Private Policing of Public Space (Willan Publishing, 2003), and Ethical and Social Perspectives on Situational Crime Prevention (Hart Publishing, 2000, edited with Andrew von Hirsch and David Garland).
Content
Chapter 2: Securing the Globe
Chapter 3: Regional Security
Chapter 4: Securing the Nation
Chapter 5: Securing Communities
Chapter 6: Security and the Individual
Chapter 7: Securing the Internet
Chapter 8: Securing Corporations
Chapter 9: Securing the Seas
Chapter 10: Conclusion: Building a Resilient Future
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