Race and Crime (Crime And Detection)

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America has long prided itself as a country where people of different races and cultures came together to form a new nationality. Races didnt bother the Americans, U.S. poet Archibald MacLeish wrote. They were the first self-constituted, self-created people in the history of the world. Unfortunately, the idea of the harmonious melting pot has not always matched the reality in this country. Race crimes, like other forms of criminal behavior, have always existed in the United States and other countries. Americas greatest racial problem was handed down from the institution of slavery during a terrible period in our nations history. Although African Americans have made giant strides in all fields, they and other minorities still encounter prejudice. This book explains the notion of race, the types of crimes that result from racial hatred, and the methods used to fight and eliminate this worldwide problem. Each title in this series contains a foreword from the Chairman of the National Law Enforcement Association, color photos throughout, charts, and back matter including: an index, chronology, and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weavin