La policía no es una fábrica

"La policía no es una fábrica" is a scholarly book that addresses the perceptions of police members in the Buenos Aires province regarding the temporal structuring of their work activities. The author, Agustina Ugolini, examines the tensions arising from the timing of these professional tasks and sheds light on the associated power dynamics within this social space. Through an ethnographic approach, everyday practices of police work are described, allowing for an understanding of the particularities and commonalities of this profession in comparison to others. A central theme is the significance of time management for the professional identity of police officers. The book offers a comprehensive empirical analysis that explores the analytical tensions shaping the experiences and representations of the men and women who are part of Argentina's largest police institution.