How policing became the major political issue of our timeCombining firsthand accounts from activists with the research of scholars and reflections from artists; Policing the Planet traces the global spread of the broken-windows policing strategy; first established in New York City under Police Commissioner William Bratton. It’s a doctrine that has vastly broadened police power the world over—to deadly effect.With contributions from #BlackLivesMatter cofounder Patrisse Cullors; Ferguson activist and Law Professor Justin Hansford; Director of New York–based Communities United for Police Reform Joo-Hyun Kang; poet MartÃn Espada; and journalist Anjali Kamat; as well as articles from leading scholars Ruth Wilson Gilmore; Robin D. G. Kelley; Naomi Murakawa; Vijay Prashad; and more; Policing the Planet describes ongoing struggles from New York to Baltimore to Los Angeles; London; San Juan; San Salvador; and beyond.
#674985 in Books General Military - World War II 2014-05-20 2014-05-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 241.05 x 30.10 x 6.31l; 1.50 #File Name: 1782004106336 pages
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Another superb book from Barrett TillmanBy G. Bruce GreerMr Tillman has written many excellent books on aviation; particularly on naval aviation. His most recent book voids an important void; and is a reference book on US Marine fighter squadrons; as well as aircraft; armament key personnel and their aces.He starts with an overview of the fighter aircraft used by the corps; followed by armament and then covers an overview of USMC fighter aviation during the war. Throughout the overview he covers top leaders and the performance of certain aces and squadrons. The overview section is almost a short book by itself; and would be an excellent stand alone summary.Tillman follows his overview with a series of individual squadron histories covering start dates; Commanding Officers; aircraft flown; number of aces and victories obtained; as well as engagements fought. Immediately following this section; his includes biographies of a number of aces. Every Marine aviator's citation who obtained the CMOH follows.As is traditional in many of Tillman's articles and books; he addresses who is the real top ace and why; and then covers the tactics and strategies of Boyington and an interview with Joe Foss.His plates are complete with a wide variety of pictures and aircraft and personnel. In a nice touch; he has included patches from the individual squadrons and 24 appendices covering a wide range of topics.Mr. Tillman's range of knowledge is fully on show here; and his research is very complete; and makes full use of sources such as Dr Olynyk's victories analysis and sources covering over 50 years.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Barret Tillman is the best aviation writer since martin caidan especially pertaining to aviators ...By scott fergusonBarret Tillman is the best aviation writer since martin caidan especially pertaining to aviators vs mere pilots.Reminds me of the dreaded 7 engine approach leading to a 2 mile runway not as challenging as a carriermoving in all 3 axis at night and with low fuel state not mentioning the length of a carrier deck.This is why so many airforces train on our carriers when we are in their nieghborhoods especially as so few countries can afford a carrier.Book discusses tactics and claims of aces including Boyingtons adding his Flying Tiger kills. Gives historical events with new accuracy and discusses failings of certain aircraft types in combat. EXCELLENT addition to any aviators library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. detailed account of the Marine fighter squadrons and their contributionsBy tomThis is an interesting history that is often ignored. The Marine fighter squadrons played a huge role in the Solomon Islands campaign; and we kind of sweep them into the Navy air war. This book is detailed and interesting in telling their vital story. The book does not read like a novel; and as it is a history of the fighter squadrons; it does break into a listing squadron by squadron which gets occasionally tedious. The squadrons that had little or no action still get listed with all of their commanding officers and the like. This is not to belittle their contribution to the war effort; but merely to say that it is more interesting to read about squadrons that actually participated in combat.
