The Force of Law (Groundwork Guides Series)

The Groundwork Guides provide an overview of key contemporary political and social issues. Engaging, concise and clearly written, these books tackle pressing and sometimes controversial topics, offering both a lively introduction to the subject and a strong point of view.

"While law is usually regarded as the civilized, nonviolent way to deal with harms and conflicts, violence is integral to law. Police are, after all, allowed to handcuff, manhandle, Taser and even sometimes kill people…