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Banana Justice: Field Notes on Philippine Crime and Custom

NCJ Number
181805
Author(s)
W. Timothy Austin
Date Published
1999
Length
178 pages
Annotation
This book presents a portrait of issues associated with crime and customs in the Philippines, including general themes about law and order.
Abstract
The first part of the book addresses community atmospheres in the island context, peacemaking, and dimensions of social control. The second part of the book looks at special themes, such as Muslim-Christian disputes, the impact of terrorism, vigilante activity, bribery, and extortion. The third part of the book interprets the themes previously considered. The focus is on young people, culture, and anarchy. 188 references, 4 tables, 3 figures, 8 photographs, and 2 maps

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