Download or read book A Companion to State Power, Liberties and Rights written by Morley, Sharon and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook sets out, defines, and analyzes the essential vocabulary and terminology involved in the study of state power, individual liberties, and rights. As part of the Companions series, it is organized alphabetically, taking up and defining key topics in these areas, particularly as they relate to the study of crime and harm. Topics addressed include state and corporate crime, terrorism, security, risk, legislation and policy, human rights and civil liberties, policing, punishments and detention, surveillance and regulation, and many others. Accessible yet challenging, the book will be useful for both undergraduates and graduate students working in criminology, criminal justice, international relations, political science, and other fields.