Perpetual Suspects: A Critical Race Theory of Black and Mixed-Race Experiences of Policing – eBook

Description

Grounded in Critical Race Theory (CRT), **_Perpetual Suspects (PDF)_** delves deep into the lived experiences of Black and mixed-race individuals facing policing in the United Kingdom (UK). This seminal ebook employs an intersectional lens, analyzing the complex interplay of class, race, and gender to illuminate the social construction of the suspect. By revealing how systemic racism and race influence encounters with law enforcement, this work boldly challenges the dominant narratives that seek to erase the significance of race within the contemporary discourse on ‘diversity.’

With its critical examination, this ebook asserts that making racism visible is essential to disrupt entrenched power structures and pave the way for meaningful change. As an important contribution to an underrepresented field of study, _Perpetual Suspects_ appeals not only to educators, university students, and scholars within Criminology, Law, Social Sciences, and Humanities but also to practitioners, criminal justice professionals, and activists seeking to understand and counteract the injustices embedded in policing practices.

**Reviews:**

“_Lisa Long brings a new and incisive perspective to the long-standing debate over racism and policing in the UK. Her theoretical rigor and faultless research have produced a powerful critical analysis that offers a sound footing for practitioner reflection and improved action. Written with fervor and full of insight, this ebook is a highly important contribution to our understanding and deserves to be widely read._” — Ian Law, CERS (Centre for Ethnicity and Racism Studies), School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, UK

“_In this timely and significant work, Lisa Long offers an intense critique of the state of UK policing. Perpetual Suspects shows that, despite much talk about change, anti-Black racism remains endemic to contemporary policing and has insightful implications for Black lives. This ebook draws upon first-person accounts of Black individuals in Britain and serves as a call to action for us to combat unfair and racist policing more actively._” — Remi Joseph-Salisbury, Senior Lecturer, Carnegie School of Education, Leeds Beckett University, UK

“_This elegantly crafted and timely study advances contemporary discussions surrounding policing and race. By emphasizing the experiences of those policed and employing a critical race framework, this work distinguishes itself from the prevalent criminological and policing scholarship, where discussions of race are often absent. The author is commendable for presenting compelling empirical data, rigorous analysis, and aspiring to set forth an agenda for future research. It is essential reading for educators, university students, activists, and anyone genuinely invested in challenging the dominance of established academic narratives on policing and the detrimental impacts of police authority._” — Waqas Tufail, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Leeds Beckett University, UK

**NOTE: This product exclusively includes _Perpetual Suspects: A Critical Race Theory of Black and Mixed-Race Experiences of Policing_ in PDF format. Access codes are not included.**

Make your voice heard in the crucial discussions surrounding policing and race with _Perpetual Suspects_, where theory meets practice in the fight for justice and equity.