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UNINA9910816592303321 |
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Autore |
Head Michael <1952-> |
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Titolo |
Crimes against the state : from treason to terrorism / / Michael Head |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Burlington, Vt., : Ashgate, 2011 |
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ISBN |
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1-315-57480-2 |
1-317-15793-1 |
1-317-15792-3 |
1-283-12866-7 |
9786613128669 |
0-7546-9611-1 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (310 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Political crimes and offenses - English-speaking countries |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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