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.
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