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Seventeen essays center on the changes within the police forces of post-communist countries, especially since 1989. They discuss trends in the governance and organization of police departments, the relationship between policing and crime, the limits of policing, and the possibility of reform. Comparative studies and country analyses are provided. Particular attention is given to the perspective of the police in facing transition, the competing models of policing, issues of oversight and accountability, and police brutality. Contributors include police officials, lawyers, criminologists, and human rights advocates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
