Crimes of dissent : civil disobedience, criminal justice, and the politics of conscience
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- ISBN: 9780814752265 (cl : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0814752268 (cl : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780814752272 (pb : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0814752276 (pb : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0814752497 (pb : alk. paper)
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xiv, 239 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. - Publisher: New York : New York University Press, c2009.
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | 1. Crime and dissent -- 2. Society and its discontents -- 3. Dissent as "pure" crime -- 4. Policing dissent -- 5. Working the system -- 6. The impact of dissent -- App. Activist profiles. |
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Subject: | Civil disobedience -- United States Social movements -- United States Crime -- United States |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Lansdowne Library | JC 328.3 L68 2009 (Text) | 26040002949846 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
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From animal rights to anti-abortion, from tax resistance to anti-poverty, activists from across the political spectrum often deliberately break the law to further their causes. While not behaviors common to hardened or self-seeking criminals, the staging of civil disobedience, non-violent resistance, and direct action can nevertheless trigger a harsh response from law enforcement, with those arrested risking jail time and criminal records. Crimes of Dissent features the voices of these activists, presenting a fascinating insider&;s look at the motivations, costs and consequences of deliberately violating the law as a strategy of social change.
Crimes of Dissent provides readers with an in-depth understanding of why activists break the law, and what happens to them when they do. Using dynamic examples, both historic and recent, Jarret Lovell explores how seasoned protesters are handled and treated by the criminal justice system, shedding light on the intersection between the political and the criminal. By adopting the unique vantage of the street-level activist, Crimes of Dissent provides a fascinating view of protest from the ground, giving voice to those who refuse to remain silent by risking punishment for their political actions. - New York Univ Pr
From animal rights to anti-abortion, from tax resistance to anti-poverty, activists from across the political spectrum often deliberately break the law to further their causes. While not behaviors common to hardened or self-seeking criminals, the staging of civil disobedience, non-violent resistance, and direct action can nevertheless trigger a harsh response from law enforcement, with those arrested risking jail time and criminal records. Crimes of Dissent features the voices of these activists, presenting a fascinating insiderâs look at the motivations, costs and consequences of deliberately violating the law as a strategy of social change.
Crimes of Dissent provides readers with an in-depth understanding of why activists break the law, and what happens to them when they do. Using dynamic examples, both historic and recent, Jarret Lovell explores how seasoned protesters are handled and treated by the criminal justice system, shedding light on the intersection between the political and the criminal. By adopting the unique vantage of the street-level activist, Crimes of Dissent provides a fascinating view of protest from the ground, giving voice to those who refuse to remain silent by risking punishment for their political actions.