The Battle for the Roads of Britain

Police, Motorists and the Law, C. 1890s to 1970s

Autori

• David Taylor
• Keith Laybourn

Parametri

Pagine

238pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Criminalistica
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo
• Tecnologia e Ingegneria

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The emergence of the automobile in early twentieth-century Britain posed significant challenges for law enforcement, prompting a fundamental transformation in policing strategies. This book explores the police's response to the increasing dangers on the roads, focusing on their efforts to separate motorists from pedestrians in a bid to reduce the rising number of traffic-related fatalities, referred to as the 'road holocaust.' Through this examination, it highlights the evolution of public safety measures and the complexities of modern policing.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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