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A Companion to State Power, Liberties and Rights

Paul Taylor editor Jo Turner editor Karen Corteen editor Sharon Morley editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Policy Press

Published:15th Feb '17

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This book, part of the Companions series, provides succinct yet robust definitions and explanations of core concepts and themes in relation to state power, liberties and human rights. Laid out in a user-friendly A-Z format, it includes entries from expert contributors with clear direction to related entries and further reading. It will be suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students on a variety of courses such as Criminology, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Politics, Social Policy, Policing Studies, and Law as well as other researchers in these areas.

"An interdisciplinary toolbox of theories, concepts, perspectives and institutional insights that are fundamental to grasping the complexities of human rights, civil liberties and their relationship to state activity and inactivity” Ross McGarry, University of Liverpool
"An insightful volume by an international team of scholars, worth reading by anyone concerned with state power and responsibility for civil liberties and human rights." Sheying Chen, Pace University
"A comprehensive and critical engagement with state power that will be of use to undergraduate students”. Roy Coleman, University of Liverpool
"The concision and insightfulness of this volume will be of tremendous value to all those who need a compact account of the topics listed." Brice Dickson, Professor of International and Comparative Law, Queen’s University Belfast

ISBN: 9781447325819

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344 pages