Textbook Reviews

The relationship between race and crime has long been a contentious and complex topic, shaping both academic research and classroom discussions in profound ways. Scholars have sought to understand how systemic inequalities, historical injustices, and social structures contribute to racial disparities in the criminal justice system. These inquiries often reveal uncomfortable truths about societal biases while also challenging researchers and educators to approach the subject with nuance, sensitivity, and evidence-based analysis.In academia, studies on race and crime frequently highlight how structural racism influences law enforcement practices, sentencing patterns, incarceration rates, and community policing strategies. Research demonstrates that minority groups are…