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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457017703321

Autore

Head Michael <1952->

Titolo

Crimes against the state [[electronic resource] ] : from treason to terrorism / / Michael Head

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, 2011

ISBN

1-317-15792-3

1-283-12866-7

9786613128669

0-7546-9611-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (310 p.)

Disciplina

345/.0231

Soggetti

Political crimes and offenses - English-speaking countries

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

A controversial history -- The United States : free speech in "war" and "peace" -- Insurrection, rebellion and unlawful associations -- Treason and mutiny -- Espionage, official secrets and sabotage -- Sedition and politically motivated violence -- Terrorism -- Riot, affray and unlawful assembly -- Emergency powers, martial law and official lawlessness.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents a detailed review of the range of what are generally classified as crimes against the state or against the government- rebellion, treason, mutiny, espionage, sedition, terrorism, riot and unlawful assembly - in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia. The volume closely examines the laws themselves, their judicial interpretation and their political use and abuse.