Crimes of Dissent: Civil Disobedience, Criminal Justice, and the Politics of Conscience Contributor(s): Lovell, Jarret S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814752276 ISBN-13: 9780814752272 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Political Science | Political Process - Political Advocacy |
Dewey: 810.935 |
LCCN: 2009005919 |
Series: Alternative Criminology |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.06" W x 8.94" (0.79 lbs) 256 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lovell, Jarret S.: - Jarret S. Lovell is Associate Professor of Politics, Administration & Justice at California State University, Fullerton. |