security (welfare, crime and society)

“The concept of “security has become a key motif in the late modern world, justifying both punitive justice and the surveillance society It is part of the mantra “security, risk and crime, which haunts our everyday life and attempts to structure our consciousness This carefully nuanced book examines the basis of insecurity, charting the likelihood of risk against the controversies of response Well illustrated and written, it is at the cutting edge. It will be of great interest to students and researchers alike! Jock Young, Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. USA; Professor of Sociology. University of Kent, UK