Race and policing / by Duchess Harris, JD, PHD and Rebecca Rissman ; content consultant, Mark A. Edwards.

Author/creator Harris, Duchess author.
Other author Rissman, Rebecca author.
Other author Edwards, Mark A., consultant.
Format Book
PublicationMinneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
Copyright Date©2018
Description112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesRace in America
Race in America. ^A1438811
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."--Publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 106-109) and index.
Audience 1070 Lexile
Genre/formLiterature.
Genre/formJuvenile works.
Genre/formLiterature.
LCCN 2016962259
ISBN9781532110351 (hardcover)
ISBN1532110359
ISBN(ebook)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 363.2 H2408R ✔ Available Place Hold