{"title":"Series: The Criminalization of Political Dissent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Criminalization of Political Dissent\u003c\/em\u003e series explores the complex intersection of power, resistance, and justice, offering readers insightful perspectives on how political opposition is perceived and regulated across societies. Delving into themes that resonate within philosophy, history, and social critique, these works challenge the boundaries between lawful expression and repression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging with historical accounts, psychological analysis, and contemporary debates, this collection invites reflection on the consequences of suppressing dissent. Ideal for those interested in understanding the dynamics of authority and activism, the series provides a nuanced examination of political freedom in a changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shooting-the-messenger-by-andrew-fowler-9781138296602","title":"Shooting the Messenger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the Al-Qaeda terrorists who attacked the United States in 2001 wanted to weaken the West, they achieved their mission by striking a blow at the heart of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 9\/11, governments including those of the USA, the UK, France, and Australia have introduced tough, intimidating legislation to discourage the legitimate activities of a probing press, so greatly needed after the Iraq War proved that executive government could not be trusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften hiding behind arguments about defending national security and fighting the war on terror, governments criminalised legitimate journalistic work, ramping up their attacks on journalists’ sources, and the whistle-blowers who are so essential in keeping governments honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed research and analysis, \u003cem\u003eShooting the Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e, which includes interviews with leading figures in the field, including Edward Snowden, explains how mass surveillance and anti-terror laws are of questionable value in defeating terrorism, but have had a ‘chilling effect’ on one of the foundations of democracy: revelatory journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607642685676,"sku":"9781138296602","price":365.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138296602-shooting-the-messenger.jpg?v=1778171868"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-the-criminalization-of-political-dissent.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}