How Long to Read History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment

How Long Does it Take to Read History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment by Peter Joyce

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This engaging textbook provides a broad and unique coverage of the key historical events that shaped ideas in criminology, criminal justice and policing from the late seventeenth century to the early twenty-first century in England and Wales. It vividly illustrates the multi-disciplinary nature of criminology and penology by providing important insights into the social and political issues that shaped the development and operations of the criminal justice system and its responses to both crime and disorder. Using key text boxes, this book highlights key people, theorists, foundational principles and events throughout. Part One discusses the nature of crime and forms of punishment between 1689 and 1750 and the penological concerns regarding the aims of punishment. Part Two focuses on crime and disorder between 1750 and 1850, examining the impact of urbanization on criminal activity and it considers the background and state responses to key episodes of public disorder. Part Three covers the development of policing 1689-1856 and the contribution to policing made by reformers and the implementation of police reform. Part Four deals with a number of issues affecting crime and punishment between 1850 and 1920 including episodes such as Irish Home Rule within the context of ‘high policing’. It evaluates changes to the nature and role of prisons that occurred in this period. This student-friendly book contains end of chapter questions which summarise and enable further discussion.

How long is History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment?

History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment by Peter Joyce is 390 pages long, and a total of 97,500 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment aloud.

What Reading Level is History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment?

History of Policing, Crime, Disorder, Punishment is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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