{"title":"Kouri T. Keenan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKouri T. Keenan\u003c\/strong\u003e offers sharp insights into the complexities of contemporary power and influence. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eMr. Big\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the intersections of politics, business, and personal ambition with clarity and critical understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a compelling exploration of political strategies and behind-the-scenes manoeuvres that shape current affairs. Keenan's writing challenges conventional narratives, inviting thoughtful reflection on leadership and governance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mr-big-by-kouri-t-keenan-9781552663769","title":"Mr. Big","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter surveying more than 80 cases in which a confession was accepted as evidence in a \u003ci\u003eMr. Big\u003c\/i\u003e organised crime sting, these legal experts suggest changes in undercover police practices in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMr. Big\u003c\/i\u003e in these cases is a policeman posing as a criminal kingpin in order to coerce a confession from a suspect. However, this study finds that the ruse is most successful when the suspect is from a marginalised group. In addition, police officers sometimes commit criminal offences while undercover—or they fake criminal behaviour during the course of the sting—and the pretend 'interrogations' are not bounded by normal interview standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn these grounds, the authors propose that this practice be drastically curtailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471242576108,"sku":"9781552663769","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781552663769-mr-big.jpg?v=1775236247"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kouri-t-keenan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}