Police Use of Excessive Force against African Americans: Historical Antecedents and Community Perceptions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781498539203)

Robertson and Chaney examine how the early antecedents of police brutality like plantation overseers, the lynching of African American males, early race riots, the Rodney King incident, and the Los Angeles Rampart Scandal have directly impacted the current relationship between communities of color and police. Using a phenomenological framework, they analyze how African American college students perceive police to determine how race, gender, and education create different realities among a demographic. Based on their qualitative and quantitative findings, Robertson and Chaney offer recommended policies and strategies for police and communities to improve relationships and perceptions between the two.

Author: Ray Von Robertson, Cassandra D. Chaney
ISBN-10: 1498539203
ISBN-13: 9781498539203
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 10/12/2021
Pages: 206
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d