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Fifteen articles written by African American criminologists respond to urban crime and policies to control it. The contributors examine the status of African-American scholars in the field of criminal justice, and consider some of the historical reasons for contemporary escalation of crime and delinquency on a political and psychological level. The investigations also offer insights and potential solutions to the problems of drugs, gang violence, police brutality, AIDS, and the death penalty. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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African-American Perspectives is a collection of articles offering fresh and exciting ways of thinking about urban Crime and its control. These articles, written by leading African American criminologist and practitioners provide critical insights into several of the most pressing crime problems plaguing America's inner cities. The authors provide incisive and timely examinations of a wide range of contemporary urban crime issues, including youth violence, gags, victimization of foreign visitors, police brutality and HIV/AIDS among prisoners. The authors also propose numerous innovative recommendations for crime control and prevention.
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