| The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions Contributor(s): Thomas, David (Author), Bueermann, Jim (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1440860068 ISBN-13: 9781440860065 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology - Social Science - Law |
| Dewey: 363.201 |
| LCCN: 2018030307 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.5" W x 9.2" (1.20 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Grounded in research of historical and current events, this text examines police practices and the psychological impact that those practices have on minority communities. Author David J. Thomas, a retired police officer and associate professor of criminal justice, looks at and beyond historical perspectives to address many of today's most controversial issues central to minority communities. Topics covered include the repeated failure to convict officers for fatally shooting unarmed subjects, the rise of heated debates between the Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements, the militarization of police agencies, and police response to protests by NFL players. The text also offers insight into the psychology of race, police culture, implicit bias, and the decision to use deadly force. Thomas additionally examines possible solutions to these problems. College students, researchers, academics, and readers interested in politics will find this work informative and thought-provoking. |
