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Arvind Verma
New Khaki [PDF ebook]
The Evolving Nature of Policing in India

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In a democratic society, police are expected to be accountable to the people they serve, upholding the rights of citizens and following due process. In India, however, political pressure in the competitive electoral arena forces the police to adopt questionable means and dubious strategies. As a hierarchical bureaucratic organization, disciplined i

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Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 308 ● ISBN 9781482296013 ● Maison d’édition Taylor and Francis ● Publié 2010 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 7167556 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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