Book
Canada's state police : 150 years of the RCMP / Greg Marquis.
"Stripping away the myth of the RCMP, historian Greg Marquis offers an account of 150 years of a state police force acting on behalf of the wealthy and powerful. From its start policing Indigenous people in western Canada, the RCMP has gone on to surveil, harass and seek to jail labour organisers, leftist idealists, Quebec sovereigntists, and now environmental activists. The RCMP has often made itself judge, jury, and executioner of who can live unmolested in Canada. Drawing upon all the available literature on the organisation's history, historian Greg Marquis lays bare 150 years of state police action. He highlights the force's racism, sexism, misogyny, and internal dysfunctions. An invaluable resource, this book challenges the carefully constructed myths about the RCMP's role in Canadian life"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459418172 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 303 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Royal Canadian Mounted Police > History. Discrimination in law enforcement > Canada > History. Police > Canada > History. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 363.20971 Mar | 31681010399012 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
