Police brutality: a Philadelphia story

"Using Philadelphia as a case study, this book analyzes the evolution of predatory policing, attempts to curb aggressive practices, and the resultant chasm between reform efforts and the expansion of police discretion"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Williams, Ife (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham Boulder New York London Lexington Books [2023]
In:Year: 2023
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
UB: KB 21 A 3156
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Keywords:
POLICE brutality > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Case studies
Racial profiling in law enforcement > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Case studies
Racism in law enforcement > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Case studies
Police administration > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Case studies
Abu-Jamal, Mumia > 1954- > Philadelphia, NY > Polizei > Gewalttätigkeit > Sicherheit und Ordnung > Person of Color > Rassismus
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Summary:"Using Philadelphia as a case study, this book analyzes the evolution of predatory policing, attempts to curb aggressive practices, and the resultant chasm between reform efforts and the expansion of police discretion"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xxiii, 275 Seiten
ISBN:978-1-6669-0154-2