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The Unbalanced Scale: Justice, Control, and the American Police: From Slave Patrols to SWAT Teams: A History of Power and Control

The Unbalanced Scale: Justice, Control, and the American Police: From Slave Patrols to SWAT Teams: A History of Power and Control


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IS THE AMERICAN JUSTICE SYSTEM BROKEN, OR IS IT WORKING EXACTLY AS DESIGNED? Inscribed in stone on the Supreme Court building are the words "Equal Justice Under Law." It is the most sacred promise of the American experiment. Yet for millions, this promise is a bitter fiction, and the police officer-the most visible symbol of that promise-is a source not of safety, but of fear. In this unflinching and monumental work, author Luis Rubio dismantles the myth of American policing, revealing a truth that is both shocking and undeniable: our system of law enforcement was never designed to be a neutral arbiter of justice. From the slave patrols of the colonial South and the strike-breakers of the industrial North to the militarized enforcers of the War on Drugs, the core function of the police has always been the management of "problem populations" and the protection of the existing social and racial order. The Unbalanced Scale takes you on a riveting journey through the hidden architecture of American power. You will discover: The Shocking Origins: Learn how the first organized police forces in the U.S. were created not to solve crimes, but to control enslaved populations and suppress labor movements. The Systemic Bias: Go beyond the "bad apple" narrative to understand how the very mechanics of the system-from police discretion on the street to the prosecutor's power in the courthouse-are engineered to produce unequal outcomes. The Rise of the Warrior Cop: Uncover how the political strategy of the War on Drugs and the flow of military hardware transformed neighborhood cops into domestic soldiers. The Failed Accountability: Peek behind the "Blue Wall of Silence" and explore why internal affairs, civilian review boards, and even federal investigations consistently fail to hold officers accountable. Drawing on centuries of history, landmark legal cases, and a global perspective on what works and what doesn't, Rubio exposes the deep roots of police violence and systemic bias. But this book is not just a critique; it is a roadmap. After dissecting the problem, it courageously explores the path forward, from pragmatic reforms to the radical, abolitionist vision of a future where true public safety is created not by control and punishment, but by community and care. Challenging, comprehensive, and essential, The Unbalanced Scale will forever change the way you see the police officer on the corner, the flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror, and the profound struggle for the soul of a nation.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798298322751
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 244
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Justice, Control, and the American Police: From Slave Patrols to SWAT Teams: A History of Power and Control
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8298322754
  • Publisher Date: 15 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Weight: 381 gr


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