Crimes of dissent : civil disobedience, criminal justice, and the politics of conscience / Jarret S. Lovell.

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Lovell, Jarret S

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9780814753477
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303.6/2 22

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JC328.3 .L68 2009

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Crime and dissent -- Society and its discontents -- Dissent as "pure" crime -- Policing dissent -- Working the system -- The impact of dissent.

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Summary: 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.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Crime and dissent -- Society and its discontents -- Dissent as "pure" crime -- Policing dissent -- Working the system -- The impact of dissent.

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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.

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