Doing Security: Critical Reflections and an Agenda for Change (Crime Prevention and Security Management)

Button, M.

ISBN 10: 1349362859 / ISBN 13: 9781349362851

Published by MacMillan, 2008

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pp. 268 1st ed. 2008 edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doing Security: Critical Reflections and an Agenda for Change (Crime Prevention and Security Management)
• Publisher: MacMillan
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1349362859
• ISBN 13: 9781349362851
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Despite the growing interest in security amongst governments, organizations and the general public, the provision of much security is substandard. This book explores the problems facing security, and sets out innovative proposals to enhance the effectiveness of security in society, at national and organizational levels.

About the Author

MARK BUTTON is Principal Lecturer and Associate Head (Curriculum) at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth, UK, prior to which he was a Research Assistant to the Rt Hon Bruce George MP. He has written extensively on private security, policing and fraud. His publications include Private Security (co-authored) Private Policing and Security Officers and Policing.