| Sumario: | This book by Peter K. Manning examines the evolution of police surveillance and control over the past thirty years. It explores the changing social function and internal dynamics of policing, emphasizing the role of information, media influence, and periodic reform movements. The author employs a dramaturgical perspective to analyze the stability and change within Anglo-American policing, drawing on extensive field research. Key themes include the symbolic communication of police work, the minimal impact of information alone on proactive policing, and the theatrical nature of maintaining public order. The book is intended for academics and professionals interested in criminology and justice, offering a theoretical framework for understanding the complex interplay of media, technology, and social trust in policing.
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