{"product_id":"police-in-american-society-howard-williams-9781516526147","title":"Police in American Society: Selected Readings for the Student Practitioner","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and other unfortunate events related to excessive force and police brutality, law enforcement officials in America are facing many renewed threats to their legitimacy. \u003cem\u003ePolice in American Society: Selected Readings for the Student Practitioner\u003c\/em\u003eprovides students with information on the specific challenges and issues that individuals in police management must confront to rebuild public trust. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book begins with readings that present the historical perspective of policing, as well as new approaches to the profession. Later readings speak to legitimacy, professionalism, and accountability. The book concludes with selections on recruiting, ethics, and use of force. Specific topics addressed include the functions of police in modern society, the militarization of the police force, police legitimacy, and police shootings and citizen behavior. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePolice in American Society\u003c\/em\u003e is well-suited for undergraduate courses in sociology, criminal justice, and criminology, especially those that address police and citizen behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoward E. Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in criminal justice from Texas State University. He is a lecturer in criminal justice at Texas State University. His research focuses on topics related to police management and police use of force. Williams has been published by \u003cem\u003eCriminal Justice Policy Review and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences\u003c\/em\u003e on topics relating to auto theft crimes, racial profiling, and fatal officer-involved shootings in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516526147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516526147\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/03\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.78d","brand":"Howard Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43987805077759,"sku":"9781516526147","price":141.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_65d1c283-6c1d-4389-8a58-31e41b7922b0.jpg?v=1683291076","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/police-in-american-society-howard-williams-9781516526147","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}