Friday, October 7, 2016

Our Enemies in Blue: Police and Power in America

https://books.google.com/books/about/Our_Enemies_in_Blue.html?id=UmvqMvAQ7TMC&hl=en

Rather than an aberration enacted by "bad apples," police misconduct is a function of law enforcement's emphasis on repressive values and unenlightened tactics, argues Kristian Robert Williams. Firmly rooted in history and current practice, Our Enemies in Blue offers a clear-eyed account of law enforcement practices, including how police target certain groups and work to preserve power imbalances within society. Efforts to grow the prison industry are revealed along with a surprising account of modern police forces - many of which evolved from protection rackets and slave patrols. As a growing number of United States citizens encounter the criminal justice system, this resource provides useful historical perspective and real-life strategies for opposing abuses of power.

 PDF VERSION OF BOOK:
http://www.infoshop.org/pdfs/Our-Enemies-in-Blue.pdf

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