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Chokehold
Policing Black Men
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The book delves into the systemic racism that leads to the criminalization of African American men, highlighting how laws and practices perpetuate a cycle of fear and violence. The author, a former federal prosecutor, uses compelling data to reveal that white men are responsible for the majority of violent crime, challenging common misconceptions. He addresses issues such as black-on-black violence and proposes unconventional solutions for community safety that minimize police reliance. The work critiques current reform efforts, advocating for radical changes in the justice system.
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Chokehold, Paul Butler
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Chokehold
- Subtitle
- Policing Black Men
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Butler
- Publisher
- New Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781620974834
- Category
- Social sciences, Legal literature
- Description
- The book delves into the systemic racism that leads to the criminalization of African American men, highlighting how laws and practices perpetuate a cycle of fear and violence. The author, a former federal prosecutor, uses compelling data to reveal that white men are responsible for the majority of violent crime, challenging common misconceptions. He addresses issues such as black-on-black violence and proposes unconventional solutions for community safety that minimize police reliance. The work critiques current reform efforts, advocating for radical changes in the justice system.