A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis (eBook)

Patrick Colquhoun (Autor)

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2022
461 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654724550-6 (EAN)

Infos

Patrick Colquhoun's 'A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the complexities of urban law enforcement in the early 19th century. Colquhoun, a merchant and statistician, presents a detailed analysis of crime rates, policing methods, and social conditions in London. His writing style is both informative and persuasive, using data and case studies to support his arguments. The book is considered a pioneering text in the field of criminology and remains a valuable resource for scholars interested in the history of policing. As a former magistrate and public official, Colquhoun had firsthand experience dealing with issues of crime and disorder in the city. His practical knowledge and analytical approach inform the content of the book, making it a comprehensive and authoritative study of law enforcement in the metropolis. Colquhoun's dedication to improving public safety and promoting social order shines through in his writing, reflecting his commitment to creating a better society. I highly recommend 'A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis' to readers interested in the history of law enforcement, criminology, and urban studies. Colquhoun's meticulous research and insightful commentary make this book a valuable resource for understanding the challenges and developments of policing in a major city.

Autor

Patrick Colquhoun (1745–1820) was a pivotal figure in the development of police institutions in the 18th and early 19th centuries. A Scotsman by birth, Colquhoun's role as a magistrate in London provided him with the experience and insights that he would later distill into his seminal work, 'A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis' (1796). This treatise, regarded as a foundational text on urban policing, detailed the systemic issues plaguing London's public order and proposed a series of reforms to improve the existing state of affairs. His advocacy for a preventive police force not only highlighted the necessity of crime prevention over punishment but also laid the groundwork for what would become the Metropolitan Police Service, established in 1829. Colquhoun's intellectual contributions to the field of public safety are underscored by his keen analysis of the socio-economic factors contributing to crime, and his approaches echo in contemporary policing practices. As an author, his literary style is characterized by a blending of empirical observations with a prescriptive tone, aimed at persuading policymakers and public officials of the need for systematic changes. Colquhoun's work is reflective of the emerging utilitarian philosophy of the time, emphasizing rationality and efficiency in public administration. His treatise remains a relevant historical document, studied by academics interested in the history of law enforcement and social reform.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 18th century law enforcement • 19th century British literature • Authoritative non-fiction • Classical literature • Crime • crime prevention strategies • Criminal Justice Studies • Criminology • early policing doctrine • England • Historical criminology study • Historical legal texts • Law enforcement development • law enforcement history • London • London policing • metropolitan police origins • Patrick Colquhoun works • Police • Scottish economist writer • Social and public welfare • Social justice initiatives • social pathology • social reform advocacy • societal regulation literature • Urban governance analysis • urban policing treatise