Hate Crimes Revisited: America's War On Those Who Are Different

by Jack Levin

Hate crimes-violence aimed at individuals because they are members of a particular group-were once considered the rare illegal actions of a small but vocal assortment of extremists who thrived on hating minorities. No more. In this new book by two of the country's leading experts on hate crimes, published ten years after their classic book of the same name, these most-recognized authorities and media commentators reinterpret this scourge of our generation-hatred based on race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, and even citizenship. In the aftermath of the worst act of terrorism in this country's history-the bombing of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001-the authors probe the causes and characteristics of such acts of hatred and, most vitally, their consequences for all of us.

Genres: Sociology

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 2002

About the author

Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts where he teaches courses in prejudice and violence.

Reviews

[Tory White · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic, concise guide to Hate Crimes in America. The text is very easy to read and although the subject matter is incredibly heavy and important, the writers do not disingenuously dramatize the very real stories of hate crime victims. The very "to-the-facts" writing is powerful and effective. I appreciated the clear layout of the book: starting with why hate crimes are important and should be classified differently than other crimes --> the different types of hate crimes --> preventing hate crimes and future ideas. This book should be a staple for any law enforcement personnel. I will be buying one for my shelves.