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 Police in a Multicultural Society An American Story
David E. Barlow and Melissa Hickman Barlow
Unique in its presentation of traditional
police-related topics from a multicultural perspective, this illuminating work
gives voice to the historically marginalized in order to shed a penetrating
light on the real world of policing. Police-society relations are discussed from
the perspective of minority police officers as well as members of the
communities served, providing a dimension often overlooked in police studies. In
tapping traditionally neglected resources and viewpoints, the authors hope to
achieve long-needed insights into police theory, research, and practice. The
authors draw on their personal and professional experiences to give readers a
greater appreciation for how lived experiences shape perceptions of the police
and their assigned role in society. Their narrative style brings to life the
worldviews of African Americans, Native Americans, women, and gays and lesbians
in modern American society. $28.95 list, 313 pages 10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-129-X 13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-129-0 © 2000
“This book treats the subject of diversity in the police society
in an aggressive and innovative way.” — S. DeLacy Stith,
Elizabeth City State University
“Excellent book—addresses complex issues in a straightforward
manner. The section on marginalized police officers is outstanding and very
necessary—something other books normally omit.” — Jill Shelley,
Northern Kentucky University
“The Barlows provide a strong case for continued growth of law
enforcement in the U.S. They present the information and allow the reader to
make up her or his mind about the sometimes intense information. Every person
interested in the development of criminal justice and criminal justice history
should have this book.” — Andre J. Thompson, South
Carolina State University
“The authors provide a great deal of information and facts. Their
coverage of the topics is very thorough and concise. I am a fan of any academic
who tackles controversial issues.” — Michael A. McMorris,
Ferris State University
“Definitely one of the best books I’ve seen
on the topic of police-community relations. Barlow and Barlow show courage in
raising crucial but unpopular issues.” —Frank Butler, Temple University,
Ambler Campus
“Informative and well-written . . . it evokes
serious comments for discussion and research.” —Robert Grubb, Marshall
University “Very interesting! Police in a Multicultural Society takes an approach not done in this depth anywhere else.” —Mark L. Dantzker, University of Texas, Pan American
“I had a great deal of difficulty in locating
a suitable textbook for this important class. This book will work perfectly.”
—Bernal Koehrsen, Ellsworth Community College
“Excellent in my opinion. All the main
important topics on the subject are discussed. The historical component in
chapter 2, but also integrated in almost every chapter, is a real plus.” —Andrew
Norman-Deau, University of Montreal Table of Contents
Part I. THE ROLE OF POLICE 1. Multiple Perspectives on the Role of Police 2. A Historical Analysis of Municipal Policing in the United States Part II. POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS 3. Underpolicing 4. Overpolicing 5. Police-Community Relations Programs Part III. POLICE AND REBELLION 6. From Slavery to Jim Crow 7. Agitation vs. Accommodation 8. Modern Urban Rebellions 9. Rebellion in Los Angeles, 1992 Part IV. MARGINALIZED POLICE OFFICERS 10. Native American Police Officers 11. African American Police Officers 12. Women Police Officers 13. Gay and Lesbian Police Officers Afterword: Police and Society
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