{"product_id":"security-in-post-conflict-africa-bruce-baker-9781420091939","title":"Security in Post-Conflict Africa: The Role of Nonstate Policing","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolicing is undergoing rapid change in Africa as a result of democratization, the commercialization of security, conflicts that disrupt policing services, and peace negotiations among former adversaries. These factors combined with the inability of Africa's state police to provide adequate protection have resulted in the continuing popularity of various forms of nonstate policing. Based on six years of field work, Professor Bruce Baker presents his findings on eight African countries in \u003cstrong\u003eSecurity in Post Conflict Africa: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role of Nonstate Policing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow well does nonstate policing work?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Baker's research, gathered through interviews, observations, and focus groups, examines the complex types of law enforcement and crime prevention systems that have developed during times of political and social instability. He explores the concept of nonstate policing, explains why it dominates African security provision, describes the services provided, measures the levels of local support, and discusses issues of accountability. He examines the potential hazards of working with nonstate police and suggests ways to enhance these systems and to establish partnerships with the state police for the benefit of the citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre collaborative efforts the key to security?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenging prevailing assumptions in academic and policy circles about nonstate policing, this groundbreaking work provides insight into the optimum security model, whereby success is determined by the quality and efficacy of the security received by the people, regardless of who delivers that service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author maintains a related website with supplemental information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bruce Baker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 142009193X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420091939\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2009 pg. 161","brand":"Bruce Baker","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48112774217983,"sku":"9781420091939","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6ab7ad4f-546b-4925-b18b-890d40cc9f83.jpg?v=1769610845","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/security-in-post-conflict-africa-bruce-baker-9781420091939","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}