02516nam 2200601 a 450 991045701770332120200520144314.01-317-15792-31-283-12866-797866131286690-7546-9611-1(CKB)2550000000036968(EBL)714104(OCoLC)735597392(SSID)ssj0000535529(PQKBManifestationID)12196730(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000535529(PQKBWorkID)10524229(PQKB)11109366(MiAaPQ)EBC714104(MiAaPQ)EBC5293742(Au-PeEL)EBL714104(CaPaEBR)ebr10477054(CaONFJC)MIL922772(Au-PeEL)EBL5293742(CaONFJC)MIL312866(EXLCZ)99255000000003696820110223d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrCrimes against the state[electronic resource] from treason to terrorism /Michael HeadBurlington, Vt. Ashgate20111 online resource (310 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-7546-7819-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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.Political crimes and offensesEnglish-speaking countriesElectronic books.Political crimes and offenses345/.0231Head Michael1952-919963MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910457017703321Crimes against the state2202333UNINA