Race and Policing in Modern America

Race and Policing in Modern America
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Publisher : ABDO
Total Pages : 51
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ISBN-10 : 9781098214203
ISBN-13 : 109821420X
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Book Synopsis Race and Policing in Modern America by : Duchess Harris

Download or read book Race and Policing in Modern America written by Duchess Harris and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and there is great racial inequality in the criminal justice system. Race and Policing in Modern America explores how the US criminal justice system perpetuates inequality, from the police's origins as slave patrols to the school-to-prison pipeline. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


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