Native Americans are disproportionately represented as offenders in the U.S. criminal justice system; particularly in the southwestern and north-central regions. However; until recently there was little investigation into the reasons for their over-representation. Furthermore; there has been little acknowledgment of the positive contributions of Native Americans to the criminal justice system—in rehabilitating offenders; aiding victims; and supporting service providers. This book offers a valuable and contemporary overview of how the American criminal justice system impacts Native Americans on both sides of the law. Each of the fourteen chapters of Criminal Justice in Native America was commissioned specifically for this volume. Contributors—many of whom are Native Americans—rank among the top scholars in their fields. Some of the chapters treat broad subjects; including crime; police; courts; victimization; corrections; and jurisdiction. Others delve into more specific topics; including hate crimes against Native Americans; state-corporate crimes against Native Americans; tribal peacemaking; and cultural stresses of police officers. Separate chapters are devoted to women and juveniles. The well-known scholar Marianne Nielsen provides a context-setting introduction; in which she addresses the history of the legal treatment of Native Americans in the United States as well as a provocative conclusion that details important issues for current and future research in Native American criminal justice studies. Intended to introduce students to the substantive concerns of a range of disciplines that contribute to Native American Studies—among them; criminal justice and criminology; law; sociology; and anthropology—Criminal Justice in Native America will interest all readers who are concerned about relationships between Native peoples and prevailing criminal justice systems.
#2014105 in Books Frohne Andrea E 2015-11-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.05 x 1.08 x 6.18l; 1.60 #File Name: 0815634307435 pagesThe African Burial Ground in New York City Memory Spirituality and Space
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing history of a cemetery most of us will never get to visit - but shouldBy Philip T. FrohneExcellent book that is not only well researched; the author participated in later events related to memorializing the deceased. This is a very fascinating read about progress trying to erase the past. While this tragedy of losing sacred land mostly concerns the African slaves of early America; similar events have and continue to plague American history. It is a shame that some of the artifacts mentioned are now lost forever because of the 9-11 collapse of the World Trade Center buildings. But had I not read this book; they would have been lost from me forever. Dr. Frohne should be commended for an outstanding account and tribute to this group of people who were for the most part; reluctant to be part of our American heritage. I especially recommended it for studies during black history month.
