Pulled Over - How Police Stops Define Race and Citizenship

In sheer numbers, no form of government control comes close to the police stop. Police stops are among the most frequently criticized incidences of racial profiling, and studies have shown that minorities are pulled over at higher rates. This book traces the strange history of the investigatory police stop.

About the author

Charles R. Epp is professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas. He is the author of several books, including Making Rights Real. Steven Maynard-Moody is professor in the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas, where he is also director of the Institute for Policy and Social Research. Donald P. Haider-Markel is professor of political science at the University of Kansas.

Summary

In sheer numbers, no form of government control comes close to the police stop. Police stops are among the most frequently criticized incidences of racial profiling, and studies have shown that minorities are pulled over at higher rates. This book traces the strange history of the investigatory police stop.

Product details

• Authors: Charles R. Epp, Charles R. Maynard-Moody Epp, Epp Charles R., Donald P. Haider Markel, Donald P. Haider-Markel, Steven Maynard-Moody, Maynard-Moody Steven
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.04.2014
• EAN: 9780226113852
• ISBN: 978-0-226-11385-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Chicago Series in Law and Society; Chicago Series in Law and Soci; Chicago Series in Law and Society; Chicago Series in Law and Soci
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Ethnic Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Law Enforcement, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Police & security services, Civil rights & citizenship, Police and security services, Civics and citizenship, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General