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 |
| Publication | Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Race 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-109) and index. |
| Audience | 1070 Lexile |
| Genre/form | Literature. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Literature. |
| LCCN | 2016962259 |
| ISBN | 9781532110351 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1532110359 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 363.2 H2408R | ✔ Available | Place Hold |