Recent Book: The Curse of the Age: Terrorism: International Dimensions
| Date | 01 April 1980 |
| Published date | 01 April 1980 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0032258X8005300235 |
| Author | Richard Clutterbuck |
| Subject Matter | Recent Book |
evidence is needed. In fact it could
provide the subject for a future book on
the private violence in middle class
homes.
The prominence of alcohol in violent
situations iswell documented inthe book
although whether it isa cause or simply a
facilitator is not yet clear. that too needs
further research and comment.
For me the balance of the book is
however spoiled by the chapter on "The
Law". The contents are predictable, as
will be the reactions of most police
readers. However the chaptershould not
be missed, it at least describes how the
actions of police officers are seen by
others and it documents the problems
faced by the individual officer in this
ambiguous legal/social/human setting.
A more sympathetic approach by Ms.
Renvoize might be encouraged were she
to spend some time with police officers
attending at domestic disputes. Such an
experience would be mutually beneficial.
P. C. LOW
FOR
THE
YOUNG
ROBERT
TRIANI
"Crime Squad"
Macdonald - £2.95p.
"There's a lot more to police work than
I ever imagined" was the commentof a 12
year old after reading this most recent
addition to the "Macdonald Insiders"
series. This new book features career
opportunities in the Police Service, but is
specifically angled towards the crime
aspect of the job.
Produced in full colour the book
succeeds in providing an insight into the
various specialist departments working
as a team in support of the detective.
The title of the book will be misleading
to Police Officers who interpret "Crime
Squad" as referring only to detectives. In
fact the
author
has used the word to
include every conceivable aspect of
Police work, including such varied topics
as computerised command and control
systems, the use of television, forensic
laboratories, traffic patrols and firearms
tactical units. Extending the meaning
even further hedescribes jobs available in
such places as Police workshops, offices
and canteens which, although remote
from the front line, nevertheless perform
a vital role in their support of the
detective.
The text is clearly written and easily
understandable
by
the
young.
incorporating features such as cartoon
chapters to appeal to the primary school
reader who chooses this style for leisure
reading. The more conventional chapters
are wellillustrated by photographs which
give each subject individuality and
interest.
Having whetted the appetite, the
author has thoughtfully rounded off by
including clear directions on how to
obtain more information about the jobs
the book describes, including some
useful addresses.
The book clearly demonstrates the
wealth of career opportunities connected
with Police work which are available to
the young. Juvenile Liaison Officers
could do far worse than recommend it for
school libraries. D. J.
HATCHER
THE CURSE OF
THE
AGE
PAUL
WILKINSON:
Terrorism: International Dimensions.
Conflict Studies No. 113. The Institute for the Study of Conflict. £2.75.
A concise (22-page) analysis of the down into types and shows that almost
growth of international terrorism and of all, except hijacking and letter bombs
the various - mainly abortive - which passed a peak in 1972, have
attempts to coordinate international increased steadily in the 10 years since
countermeasures
against
it.
Paul
1968. The increases in bombing, arson,
Wilkinson gives useful statistics of assassination and kidnapping have been
terrorist attacks with an international horrific, even in a world where all types
dim~nsion.
- i.e..
involvi~g
attacks on of crime are increasing. The total number
foreign SOIl or against foreign assets (e.g. of such incidents increase five-fold
aircraft) or individuals. He breaks them during this period. He also gives a
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