The Politics of Force by Regina G Lawrence

The Politics of Force by Regina G Lawrence

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When police brutality becomes front-page news, it triggers an intense interaction between the media, the public, and the police. This book demonstrates how these news events provide the raw materials for looking at underlying problems in American society. It explores the dilemma of obtaining critical media perspectives on policing policies.

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The Politics of Force by Regina G Lawrence

When police brutality becomes front-page news, it triggers an intense interaction between the media, the public, and the police. This book demonstrates how these news events provide the raw materials for looking at underlying problems in American society. It explores the dilemma of obtaining critical media perspectives on policing policies.
Regina G. Lawrence is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Portland State University.
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ISBN 13 9780520221925
ISBN 10 0520221923
Title The Politics of Force
Author Regina G Lawrence
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of California Press
Year published 2000-11-06
Number of pages 268
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