Race and Crime 2nd Edition

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Race and Crime is a core text for upper level undergraduates and possibly graduate students taking courses in race, criminal justice, ethnic studies, and sociology. It may also be adopted into courses such a Race Relations, Race and Ethnicity, and Minorities, Race Gender and Class in departments of sociology, ethnic or black studies. Features and Benefits: The book will be a comprehensive race and crime text that features historical and contemporary issues that have either been omitted or not covered adequately in competing books. Each author is recognized nationally as an expert in the study of race and crime. Strong historical context for issues in race and crimeStrong historical context for issues in race and crimeThe book will include key features (presented in boxes) that give students an opportunity to reflect on selected topics. Numerous photos are interspersed throughout the book. TO THIS NEW EDITION: Expansion and update of theoretical frameworksFully updated and expanded research referencesMaterial on additional racial and ethnic groupsHighlighted Boxes with explication of key issues and international perspectivesAncillary resources including an IRCD and student studysite\"Congratulations to SAGE author Shaun L. Gabbidon for becoming the second scholar in the college\'s history to be named a Distinguished Professor by the University\'s Office of the President (Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg)\"A compelling analysis of the issues of race and crime in both a historical and contemporary context, Race and Crime, Second Edition is a core text for upper level undergraduates and graduate students taking courses in Race Relations; Race and Ethnicity; and Minorities, Race, Gender and Class in departments of sociology, ethnic studies or black studies. The Second Edition of this popular text examines the history of how racial and ethnic groups intersect with the U.S. criminal justice system, and investigates key contemporary issues relevant to understanding the current state of race/ethnicity and crime in the United States.New to the Second EditionIncludes updated tables, figures, and photos throughoutIncorporates a new chapter on the death penaltyProvides an expanded Chapter 1 with new coverage of all racial and ethnic groups, new immigration trends, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and critical race theoryDelivers an enchanced Chapter 3 with new studies and theoretical perspectives presented, including new psychological theories on prejudiceOffers new Highlight Boxes covering topics such as the Duke rape case, the Virginia Tech shootings, and updated coverage of racial and ethnic profilingIncludes new discussion questions and Internet exercises at the end of each chapterAccompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries New Instructor Resources on CD include a test bank, PowerPoint slides, and commentary from the authors.A new Student study site at www.sagepub.com/gabbidonstudy includes chapter quizzes for students to check their progress, additional Web resources to reinforce materials in the book, and a unique feature: Learning from SAGE Journal Articles for further study.