| Title of work: |
Immigrants in the courts |
| Year published: |
1999 |
| Author: |
edited by Joanne I. Moore |
| Abstract: |
It discusses culture and its impact on the American Justice System. Further, it discusses importance of and how to work with interpreters in court proceeding. Additionally, it gives a brief overview of several immigrant's (mis)understanding of the American justice system based on their past experiences and understanding. |
| Comments: |
The book would be very helpful for those in the American justice system to understand some of the cultural differences between immigrants and American taught members. It would further provide insight into observable behaviors of immigrants in the courts.
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| Approximate length of work: |
165 |
| Format: |
Book
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| Type: |
Academic/Research/study
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| Race/Ethnicity: |
Asian American/Pacific Islander
Middle Eastern/Arab-American
Spanish/Hispanic/Latino
White/Caucasian
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| Cultural tradition or norm of the following country: |
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| Religion: |
Islam
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| Subject: |
Immigration
judicial system |
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