Screen LibraryBias in the law : a definitive look at racial prejudice in the U.S. criminal justice system /
"Racial bias in the U.S. criminal justice system is much debated and discussed, but few resources cover the full expanse of the issue. In Bias in the Law, sixteen outstanding experts address the impact of racial bias in the full roster of criminal justice actors. They examine the role of legisl...
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Lexington Books,
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| Publisher Address: | Lanham, Maryland : |
| Publication Dates: | [2020] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: |
"Racial bias in the U.S. criminal justice system is much debated and discussed, but few resources cover the full expanse of the issue. In Bias in the Law, sixteen outstanding experts address the impact of racial bias in the full roster of criminal justice actors. They examine the role of legislators crafting criminal justice legislation, community enforcers, and police, as well as prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, judges, and jurors. Understanding when and why bias arises, as well as how it impacts defendants, requires a clear understanding how each of these actors operate. Contributi |
| Carrier Form: | xiv, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
9781793601032 1793601038 |
| Index Number: | KF9223 |
| CLC: | D971.261 |
| Call Number: | D971.261/B579 |