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Discover the pivotal new release from Everything is Police, 'How Institutional and Interpersonal Policing Have Been Central to Worldmaking.' This groundbreaking book by Tia Trafford delves into the inextricable link between policing and colonial modernity, exposing how systemic structures have normalized violence against marginalized communities, particularly anti-Black violence. Published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2024, this book provides a critical examination of the pervasive influence of policing from the plantation to contemporary societal control mechanisms, such as global apartheid and pandemic management. Trafford’s insightful analysis unpacks the way policing shapes our understanding of freedom, particularly for white individuals, and interrogates the deeply entrenched societal narratives that underpin our perceptions of safety and order. Ideal for scholars and readers interested in criminal justice, social justice, and race relations, this essential text challenges us to envision a world free from the shackles of policing. With an ISBN of 9781517916862, this brand new book is a must-have for anyone engaged in conversations around justice, freedom, and community building. Don't miss your chance to explore how policing has been a foundational aspect of worldmaking and the implications for our future.