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Author Weitzer, Ronald John, 1952-

Title Race and policing in America : conflict and reform / Ronald Weitzer, Steven A. Tuch
Published New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 225 pages) : illustrations
Series Cambridge studies in criminology
Cambridge studies in criminology (Cambridge University Press)
Contents Police-minority relations in America -- Police misconduct -- Racially biased policing -- Reforming the police -- Conclusion: The continuing racial divide
Summary Race and Policing in America is about relations between police and citizens, with a focus on racial differences. This book examines the roles played by contact with police, mass media reporting on the police, and neighborhood characteristics in shaping citizens' views of the police
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-219) and index
Notes English
Description based on online resource, title from digital title page (viewed on January 25, 2024)
Subject Police -- United States -- Public opinion
Minorities -- United States -- Attitudes
Police-community relations -- United States
Discrimination in law enforcement -- United States
Racism -- United States
Police misconduct -- United States
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Law Enforcement.
Race relations
Discrimination in law enforcement
Minorities -- Attitudes
Police-community relations
Police misconduct
Police -- Public opinion
Racism
SUBJECT United States -- Race relations. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140494
Subject United States
Form Electronic book
Author Tuch, Steven A., 1949-
ISBN 9780511224379
0511224370
9780511225048
0511225040
9780511617256
0511617259