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Race and policing / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD and Rebecca Rissman ; content consultant, Mark A. Edwards, Professor of Law, Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Author/creator Harris, Duchess
Other author/creatorRissman, Rebecca.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoMinneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
Description112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subject(s)
Series Race in America
Contents "I can't breathe" -- A history of separation and segregation -- Police and the fight for equal rights -- To serve and protect -- Walking while Black -- The role of fear -- Black Lives Matter -- The future of American policing -- Essential facts -- Glossary.
Abstract "Everyone's daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Policing examines recent incidents of minorities being mistreated or dying in police custody, delving into the historical institutions and laws that underpin today's system and exploring what police departments and the communities they serve are doing to improve communication and relationships. Features include essential facts, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 108-109) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2016962259
ISBN9781532110351
ISBN1532110359

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