Racialized Policing: Aboriginal People's Encounters with the Police

by Elizabeth Comack

Book Overview

Policing is a controversial subject, generating considerable debate. One issue of concern has been "racial profiling" by police, that is, the alleged practice of targeting individuals and groups on the basis of "race." Racialized Policing argues that the debate has been limited by its individualized frame. As well, the concen- tration on police relations with people of colour means that Aboriginal people's encounters with police receive far less...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552664759
• ISBN13: 9781552664759
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Fernwood Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"