Description
Dust jacket has some wear and tearing. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Claude R. Sowle’s “Police Power and Individual Freedom: The Quest for Balance” offers a thought-provoking exploration of the delicate equilibrium between public safety and personal liberties. Published in the turbulent 1960s, a decade marked by civil rights movements and social upheaval, this scholarly work examines the intricate interplay between law enforcement authority and individual freedoms enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Sowle, a respected legal scholar and educator, delves into the historical origins of police powers, tracing their evolution from colonial times to the present day. With meticulous research and insightful analysis, he dissects landmark court cases that have shaped the boundaries of police authority, shedding light on the complex legal and ethical considerations that govern the use of force, search and seizure, and the protection of civil liberties. This volume is a must-have for collectors interested in legal history, civil rights, and the ongoing discourse surrounding the role of law enforcement in a free society.
