Histoire Sociale de la Police Au Chili : Valparaiso, 1896-1920 - l'ordre à Tout Faire / Vania Cárdenas Muñoz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cárdenas Muñoz, Vania, 1969- author.

Series:

Recherches & documents. Amérique latine.

Recherches et Documents Amériques Latines Series

Language:

French

Subjects (All):

Police--Social aspects.

Police.

Police training.

Valparaíso (Chile)--History.

Valparaíso (Chile).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (227 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Paris, France : L'Harmattan, 2013.

Summary:

This book offers a detailed historical analysis of the police force in Valparaiso, Chile, between 1896 and 1920, focusing on the challenges of establishing modern policing in a rapidly expanding urban center. The author, Vania Cárdenas Muñoz, explores the role of police in protecting both citizens and the elite, highlighting their involvement in social control and the complexities faced by officers at the lower end of the hierarchy. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book reveals lesser-known aspects of police life and their societal impact during a significant period of Chile's social history. It provides valuable insights into the formation, aspirations, and operations of early police forces, contributing to a deeper understanding of the historical evolution of policing in Chile. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9782140191572

2140191579