Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America

By Kristian Williams

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Our Enemies in Blue examines the history of police violence from a radical but pragmatic perspective. Uniting theory and practice, the book provides a resource useful to activists, scholars, and citizens concerned about the encroaching police state. Kristian Williams traces the evolution of modern police forces from slave patrols and protection rackets, critiques "community" policing, explores racism in law enforcement, and suggests strategies for combating police violence. Our Enemies in Blue shows that police misconduct isn't just a matter of "bad apples" but is a function of the very nature of policing in the United States. Book jacket.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1932360433

ISBN13:9781932360431

Release Date:November 2004

Publisher:Soft Skull Press

Length:385 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Related Subjects

African-American Studies Criminal Law Law Enforcement Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics Violence in Society

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