Unpacking race in the American jury system: cases, readings, and perspectives

"This casebook explores how the idealistic notion of a 'jury of one's peers' in the American criminal justice system was historically subverted to promote the ends of racism and oppression, a pattern and practice that continues in modern times. Beginning with the history of the j...

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Main Author: Lawson Mack, Raneta 1963- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Durham, North Carolina Carolina Academic Press [2023]
In:Year: 2023
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Summary:"This casebook explores how the idealistic notion of a 'jury of one's peers' in the American criminal justice system was historically subverted to promote the ends of racism and oppression, a pattern and practice that continues in modern times. Beginning with the history of the jury trial process and continuing through the development of race-based exclusionary practices, such as carefully crafted jury lists and peremptory challenges, the book unpacks and critically examines how and why these racially biased processes became entrenched in the criminal justice system."--Publisher description
Physical Description:xiv, 399 Seiten 26 cm
ISBN:9781531024062