This wide-ranging collection offers fresh insights into a critical factor in development and politics on the African continent. It critically examines and illustrates the centrality of policing in transition societies in Africa, and outlines and assesses the emergence and impact of the diversity of state and non-state policing agencies. DAVID J. FRANCIS Professor of African Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Bradford, UK. INDICE: PART I: POLICING IN TRANSITION SOCIETIES IN AFRICA * Introduction:Understanding Policing in Transition Societies in Africab D.J.Francis* Elusive Gains: Policing and Security Sector Reform in Liberiab D.Bekoe *A Force for Good? Police Reform in Post-War Sierra Leoneb J.M.Kabia*Policing Refugees in Fragile States: the Case of Kenyab J.Maingi&K.Omeje*From Repressive Policing toCommunity Policing in Ugandab A.Musiime* Policing the post-colony: Legal Pluralism, Security and Social Controlb M.Davidheiser&N.Hultin *PART II: INTERNATIONAL POLICE REFORM CAPACITY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS: LESSONS FROM OTHER REGIONS * Guns, Violence and Fragile Stability: Policing in the Balkansb S.Grillot&B.Hammer *Cycles of Police Reform in Latin Americab F.Macaulay
- ISBN: 978-0-230-33947-7
- Editorial: Palgrave MacM
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 17/02/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés