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Does justice exist for Blacks in America? This comprehensive
compilation of essays documents the historical and contemporary
impact of the law and criminal justice system on people of African
ancestry in the United States. African Americans and Criminal
Justice: An Encyclopedia comprises descriptive essays documenting
the ways in which people of African descent have been victimized by
oppressive laws enacted by local, state, and federal authorities in
the United States. The entries also describe how Blacks became
disproportionately represented in national crime statistics,
largely through their efforts to resist legalized oppression in
early American history, and present biographies of famous and
infamous Black criminal suspects and victims throughout early
American history and in contemporary times. Providing coverage of
law and criminal justice practices from the precolonial period,
including the introduction of African slaves, up to practices in
modern-day America, this encyclopedia presents a frank and
comprehensive view of how Americans of African descent have come to
be viewed as synonymous with criminality. This book represents an
essential learning resource for all American citizens, regardless
of race or age. 120 A-Z entries on race and criminal justice and
famous or infamous African American crime perpetrators or victims
Contributions from more than 50 distinguished scholars from many
criminal justice/criminology academic programs across the country
An index of key persons, events, and legislation
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