Unleashed: The Phenomena of Status Dogs and Weapon Dogs
Simon Harding
Drawing on evidence from both sides of the Atlantic, Simon Harding explores the culture of the status dog in Unleashed. In housing projects in the United States and United Kingdom, certain dog breeds convey status—authority, respect, power, and control—on their owners, while urban street gangs have developed the dangerous practice of training dogs to be weapons. Combining perspectives from sociology, criminology, and public policy, Harding contextualizes these related phenomena and considers the complex mix of factors motivating them, including urban deprivation, social control of public space, and the influence of media imagery.
Année:
2012
Editeur::
Policy Press
Langue:
english
Pages:
302
ISBN 10:
1447300270
ISBN 13:
9781447300274
Fichier:
PDF, 6.14 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2012