Voices of Crime
Subtitle: Constructing and Contesting Social Control in Modern Latin America
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780816533046
Subjects: Crime, latin america; Justice, administration of
Description: "The book is a collection of essays looking at histories of crime and justice in Latin America, with a focus on social history and the interactions between state institutions, the press, and social groups. It argues that crime in Latin America is best understood from the "bottom up" -- not just as the exercise of power from the state. The book seeks to document and illustrate the "every day" experiences of crime in particular settings, emphasizing under-researched historical actors such as criminals, victims, and police officers"--Provided by publisher.