Profiling and Criminal Justice in America: A Reference Handbook FROM THE PUBLISHER
A much-needed reference work on one of the hottest subjects today-profiling and its use and misuse by legal and police authorities.
SYNOPSIS
Bumgarner (political science and law enforcement, Minnesota State U. at Mankato) provides an overview of the debates surrounding the use of racial profiling in the United States and, to a lesser extent, around the world. He also includes additional materials for those beginning research into the issue, including a chronology, biographical sketches of individuals relevant to the debate, selected case studies and state statutes, lists of relevant organizations and agencies, and a guide to further print and nonprint resources. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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