Crimes of Dissent: Civil Disobedience, Criminal Justice, and the Politics of Conscience

by Jarret Lovell

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814752276
• ISBN13: 9780814752272
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"