Response to Mastrofski and Uchida

The authors comment on a review by Stephen D. Mastrofski and Craig D. Uchida of the book Above the Law. They agree with the reviewers' claim that the book does not prescribe broad programs to transform the underlying race, cultural and social class schisms that lie at the root of the problem co...

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Main Author: Fyfe, James J. (Author)
Contributors: Skolnick, Jerome H.
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
Published: 1993
In: Journal of research in crime and delinquency
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
IFK: In: Z 31
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Keywords:
Gewalt
Polizei
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Summary:The authors comment on a review by Stephen D. Mastrofski and Craig D. Uchida of the book Above the Law. They agree with the reviewers' claim that the book does not prescribe broad programs to transform the underlying race, cultural and social class schisms that lie at the root of the problem concerning the use of excessive force by police. However, they argue against the claim that Above the Law does not define excessive force. They provide a definition of brutality and unnecessary force
ISSN:0022-4278
DOI:10.1177/0022427893030003006