ISBN: 9780814752265

The reader stands to learn important concepts and ideas regarding political dissent, its long history, and the theory behind it. Using dynamic examples, both historic and recent, Jarret L… Meer...

The reader stands to learn important concepts and ideas regarding political dissent, its long history, and the theory behind it. 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. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Crimes of Dissent by Jarret S. Lovell A fascinating insiders look at the motivations, costs and consequences of deliberately violating the law as a strategy of social change FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New 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.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. Notes A fascinating insider's look at the motivations, costs and consequences of deliberately violating the law as a strategy of social change Author Biography Jarret S. Lovell is Associate Professor of Politics, Administration & Justice at California State University, Fullerton. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments 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 Appendix: Activist Profiles Notes Index About the Author Review This book gives an account of people who 'deliberately and publicly violate the law as expressions of protest against perceived racial, economic, or social injustice' (p. viii). The accounts are generated primarily through interviews with 21 activists who have transgressed the law. They are used to illuminate both the personal and social consequences of dissent and provide a particular insight into the workings of the United States police and justice systems. -- Bruce Curtis * Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology *Crimes of Dissent will immediately engage students and activists alike. Using clear and concise first-person narratives, the book explains why and how people engage in civil disobedience and the ways that law enforcement responds. The reader stands to learn important concepts and ideas regarding political dissent, its long history, and the theory behind it. -- Luis A. Fernandez,author of Policing Dissent: Social Control and the Anti-Globalization MovementCivil disobedience is the voice of our consciences, the courage which mocks our fear of authority, the point where right defies rules. This book wisely and elegantly charts the methods and philosophy of dissent, it is a must read and a good read for anyone concerned with the injustices of our times. -- Jock Young,author of The Vertigo of Late ModernityThis book is a timely reminder of the long history of the criminalization of dissent and civil disobedience that from time to time gets buried under the mass of numbers and figures so loved by many criminologists. Here we get the real story of dissent as narrated by dissenters themselves and the effects of the criminalization process on the everyday lives of both their families and themselves. -- Mike Presdee,author of Cultural Criminology and the Carnival of Crimeis a highly engaging examination of contemporary forms and meanings of political activism in the United States. Written from the perspective of the scholar activist, the book is one part promotion of law violating forms of political action - & crimes of dissent - and one part handbook on civil disobedience. * Socialist Studies: the Journal of the Society for Socialist Studies *As a window into the contemporary American subculture of dissent, Crimes of Dissent is a fascinating read. The current American microcosm of dissentwhich is at turns strange and familiar, idealistic and pragmatic, ludicrous and lucidis revealed in full glory. * Law and Politics Book Review * Promotional A fascinating insiders look at the motivations, costs and consequences of deliberately violating the law as a strategy of social change Long 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. 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. Review Quote "This book is a timely reminder of the long history of the criminalization of dissent and civil disobedience that from time to time gets buried under the mass of numbers and figures so loved by many criminologists. Here we get the real story of dissent as narrated by dissenters themselves and the effects of the criminalization process on the everyday lives of both their families and themselves." -Mike Presdee,author of Cultural Criminology and the Carnival of Crime Details ISBN0814752268 Short Title CRIMES OF DISSENT Language English ISBN-10 0814752268 ISBN-13 9780814752265 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Imprint New York University Press Subtitle Civil Disobedience, Criminal Justice, and the Politics of Conscience Country of Publication United States Illustrations Yes Place of Publication New York Series Alternative Criminology Pages 256 Publisher New York University Press Series Number 19 UK Release Date 2009-07-01 AU Release Date 2009-07-01 NZ Release Date 2009-07-01 US Release Date 2009-07-01 Author Jarret S. Lovell Publication Date 2009-07-01 Alternative 9780814752272 DEWEY 364.130973 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137432939; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780814752265, Book Title: Crimes of Dissent, EAN: 9780814752265, Publication Year: 2009, Type: Textbook, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Publication Name: Crimes of Dissent: Civil Disobedience, Criminal Justice, and the Politics of Conscience, Item Height: 229mm, Item Width: 152mm, Subject: Government, Criminology, Item Weight: 476g, Number of Pages: 256 Pages, NY University Press<

ISBN: 9780814752265

A fascinating insiders look at the motivations, costs and consequences of deliberately violating the law as a strategy of social change; Government & Politics, New York University Press

ISBN: 9780814752265

Crimes of Dissent: Civil Disobedience, Criminal Justice, and the Politics of Conscience Crimes-of-Dissent~~Jarret-Lovell Social Sciences>Sociology>Criminology Hardcover, New York Universi… Meer...

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