Multiculturalism in the criminal justice system /

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Author / Creator:McNamara, Robert Hartmann.
Edition:1st ed.
Imprint:New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.
Description:x, 350 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Subject:Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States.
Multiculturalism -- United States.
Discrimination in criminal justice administration -- United States.
Criminal justice, Administration of.
Discrimination in criminal justice administration.
Multiculturalism.
United States.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8142177
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Other authors / contributors:Burns, Ronald G., 1968-
ISBN:9780073379944 (alk. paper)
0073379948 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:Multiculturalism in the Criminal Justice System provides an overview of the problems and promises of cultural diversity in the criminal justice system. Not only does this text discuss the different minority groups as they relate to law enforcement officers, it also explores the interactions within the courts and correctional agencies, noting the unique problems and issues each minority group faces. Unlike many other texts, it also covers how multiculturalism affects officials working within the criminal justice system.
Physical Description:x, 350 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780073379944 (alk. paper)
0073379948 (alk. paper)