Policing the Crowd by Clifford Stott, Edward R. Maguire - 9781032362786

Policing the CrowdAuthor(s): Clifford Stott, Edward R. Maguire\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032362786, 978-1032362786\nSynopsis\nCrowds are among the most visible expressions of democracy whether in celebration, protest, or tragedy but they are also moments of tension, where rights, safety, and authority collide. This book explores how societies manage these critical encounters. Drawing on dramatic case studies from Britain, Europe, and the United States, it reveals how crowd psychology and policing intersect, why disorder spreads, and how legitimacy can be won or lost in the space of a single decision.\n\nPolicing the Crowd is the first comprehensive account of how crowd psychology has transformed policing. What makes this book distinctive is the depth of its embedded research: written from inside the process, it offers unmatched insight into how evidence has directly shaped policing practice and policy re.