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Thin Blue: The Unwritten Rules Of South African Policing
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In This Provocative New Book, Steinberg Argues That Policing In Crowded Urban Space Is Like Theatre. Only Here, The Audience Writes The Script, And If The Police Dont Perform The Right Lines, The Spectators Throw Them Off The Stage. Several Months Before They Exploded Into Xenophobic Violence, Jonny Steinberg Travelled The Streets Of Alexandra, Reiger Park And Other Johannesburg Townships With Police Patrols. His Mission Was To Discover The Unwritten Rules Of Engagement Emerging Between South Africas Citizens And Its New Police Force.In Vivid And Eloquent Prose, Steinberg Takes Us Into The Heart Of This Drama, And Picks Apart The Rules South Africans Have Established For The Policing Of Their Communities. What Emerges Is A Lucid And Original Account Of A Much Larger Matter: The Relationship Between Ordinary South Africans And The Government They Have Elected To Rule Them. The Government And Its People Are Like Scorned Lovers, Steinberg Argues: Their Relationship, Brittle, Moody, Untrusting And Ultimately Very Needy.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point five one inches in length, zero point seven five inches in width, and eight point two seven inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains one hundred eighty-three pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Jonny Steinberg.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme explores the relationship between South African citizens and their police force in urban environments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: The book addresses complex social issues and may not be suitable for young readers.
- Q: How can I best understand the book's content? A: Reading the book in a quiet environment allows for better comprehension of its themes and arguments.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book targets readers interested in social issues, policing, and South African history.
- Q: What are the key insights of the book? A: The book offers insights into the unwritten rules of engagement between citizens and police in South Africa.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it in a dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic work? A: Yes, the book can serve as a valuable reference for studies in sociology and criminology.
- Q: Is this book in good condition if used? A: Yes, it is noted as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact the seller for return or exchange options.
- Q: Does the book contain any adult content? A: The book discusses sensitive social issues but does not contain explicit adult content.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: The book uniquely combines narrative storytelling with sociopolitical analysis of policing in South Africa.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone title by Jonny Steinberg.