Hate Crimes: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

"Written in an accessible style suited to students as well as general readers, this book is recommended for most high school, public, and academic libraries. Libraries owning the outdated previous editions will absolutely need to replace with this volume." - Booklist

Hate crime is a disturbing phenomenon that is the subject of constant debate, discussion, and legislation. This book helps readers understand the complex issue and see how the government and activists are proactively combating hate crime. *Presents a unique listing of audio-visual sources, including the most comprehensive annotated entries of magazine articles and other books on the topic *Provides the most comprehensive source for U.S. congressional hearings and legislation on hate crimes *Supplies a wide range of viewpoints on the philosophical and legal arguments both in support of and in opposition to hate crime legislation