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Crimes of dissent : civil disobedience, criminal justice, and the politics of conscience /
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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
New York University Press,
©2009.
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| Colección: | Alternative criminology series.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | 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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| Notas: | OldControl:muse9780814753477. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiv, 239 pages :) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780814753477 0814753477 |