Images of Colour, Images of Crime: Readings

Coramae Richey Mann

ISBN 10: 1931719659 / ISBN 13: 9781931719650

Published by Oxford University Press, 2006

About this Item

This edited volume explores the dynamics of race, crime, and the criminal justice system in the United States today. The book gives equal attention to the links between images of color and images of crime as well as the ramifications of criminal justice policies and practices. Changes to the new edition include the following: * Revised introductory and concluding chapters that more clearly outline the focus and selection of the racial and ethnic groups discussed.* The book further examines the ways in which gender, religion, culture, sexuality, and sexual orientation are central components of racialized constructions.* A new chapter provides examples of current criminal justice practices and crime control policies on racial and ethnic groups, including law enforcement policies, prosecution and sentencing, and imprisonment.* Brief, framing introductions underscore why each chapter is important and how it fits into the book's overarching themes.* Each chapter includes discussion questions and a list of relevant websites.* An accompanying Instructor's Manual prepared by David R. Montague is new to the Third Edition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Images of Colour, Images of Crime: Readings
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931719659
• ISBN 13: 9781931719650
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

This edited volume explores the dynamics of race, crime, and the criminal justice system in the United States today. The book gives equal attention to the links between images of color and images of crime as well as the ramifications of criminal justice policies and practices.

Changes to the new edition include the following:
* Revised introductory and concluding chapters that more clearly outline the focus and selection of the racial and ethnic groups discussed.
* The book further examines the ways in which gender, religion, culture, sexuality, and sexual orientation are central components of racialized constructions.
* A new chapter provides examples of current criminal justice practices and crime control policies on racial and ethnic groups, including law enforcement policies, prosecution and sentencing, and imprisonment.
* Brief, framing introductions underscore why each chapter is important and how it fits into the book's overarching themes.
* Each chapter includes discussion questions and a list of relevant websites.
* An accompanying Instructor's Manual prepared by David R. Montague is new to the Third Edition.

About the Author

Coramae Richey Mann is a Professor Emerita at Indiana University and Florida State University. Marjorie S. Zatz is a Professor, School of Justice and Social Inquiry at Arizona State University. Nancy Rodriguez is an Associate Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University.