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David A. Mackey
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BIOGRAPHY

Professor of Criminal Justice, Plymouth State University. His contributions to SAGE Publications's Encyclopedia Race and Crime (2009) formed the basis of his contributions to Britannica.

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Bernhard Goetz
Bernhard Goetz is an American vigilante who rose to national fame when he shot four African American males on a New York City subway train on December 22, 1984. The event was notable for triggering widespread debate about race and crime in America. Goetz earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical and…
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Encyclopedia of Race and Crime
Encyclopedia of Race and Crime (April 2009)
"The organization of the reader′s guide―especially the groupings of landmark cases, race riots, and criminology theories―is impressive … Other related titles lack the breadth, detail, and accessibility of this work … Recommended for all libraries; essential for comprehensive social studies collections."―Library Journal\nAs seen almost daily on local and national news, race historically and presently figures prominently in crime and justice reporting within the United States, in the...
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