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Criminal Law - Urgent Times: Policing and Rights in Inner-City Communities (New Democracy Forum)

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Book Synopsis: Tracey Meares and Dan Kahan have performed a great public service…. [They have] opened up a major debate on a promising idea about how to keep streets safe without throwing out essential legal safeguards. If you live where I live, you know that's a life-and-death issue. --The Reverend Eugene F. Rivers, 3d, from the Foreword

Through a searching examination of the constitutional and moral issues of community policing, Tracey Meares and Dan Kahan challenge us to reconsider our ideas about how to fight urban crime and about the role of rights in a democracy. Activists and legal scholars-including Alan Dershowitz and Jean Bethke Elshtain-offer spirited responses.

"The New Democracy Forum series is a civic treasure…. A truly good idea, carried out with intelligence and panache." --Robert Pinsky

The New Democracy Forum is a series of short paperback originals exploring creative solutions to our most urgent national concerns.

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Introducing Urgent Times: Policing and Rights in Inner-City Communities - a groundbreaking book that takes a bold stance on how to keep our streets safe while upholding essential legal safeguards. Written by Tracey Meares and Dan Kahan, this thought-provoking masterpiece will have you thinking differently about fighting urban crime and the role of rights in a democracy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this major debate that impacts our everyday lives.

With endorsements from influential figures like The Reverend Eugene F. Rivers, 3d, this book highlights the life-and-death significance of the topics covered. Inner-city communities face unique challenges, and Urgent Times provides valuable insights on community policing, constitutional issues, and moral dilemmas involved. Shape your understanding of urban crime and contribute to the discussion by exploring this thought-provoking read.

Featuring spirited responses from renowned activists and legal scholars such as Alan Dershowitz and Jean Bethke Elshtain, Urgent Times brings together divergent perspectives to create a comprehensive exchange of ideas. Immerse yourself in robust debates that challenge conventional wisdom and push the boundaries of what we think we know about crime, justice, and democracy.

As part of the New Democracy Forum series, Urgent Times is a civic treasure that tackles one of our nation's most pressing concerns with intelligence and panache. These short paperback originals offer creative and practical solutions to urgent nationwide issues. Don't just be a bystander; participate in shaping our future by getting your hands on Urgent Times today!

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