39 pages 1 hour read

Alex S. Vitale

The End of Policing

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Alex S. Vitale's The End of Policing challenges traditional law enforcement, proposing alternatives to address systemic issues. Critics praise its well-researched arguments and timely relevance, though some find its solutions overly idealistic. The book effectively prompts crucial discourse, despite concerns about practicality in implementing proposed reforms.

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Who Should Read The End of Policing?

Ideal for progressive thinkers and social justice advocates, The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale appeals to readers critical of current criminal justice systems. Comparable to Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, it speaks to those seeking reform and alternative policing strategies.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Sociology
Social Justice
Politics / Government
Themes
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Values/Ideas: Equality
Genre
Philosophy