Notice bibliographique
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Type(s) de contenu et mode(s) de consultation : Texte noté : sans médiation
Auteur(s) : Newton-Matza, Mitchell (1962-....)
Titre(s) : The Espionage and Sedition Acts [Texte imprimé] : World War I and the image of civil liberties / Mitchell Newton-Matza
Publication : New York, NY : Routledge, 2017
Description matérielle : xv, 155 pages ; 24 cm
Collection : Critical moments in American history
Lien à la collection : Critical moments in American history
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references and index
"The Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918 mark one of the most controversial moments
in American history. Even as President Woodrow Wilson justified US entry into World
War I on the grounds that it would 'make the world safe for democracy, ' the act curtailed
civil liberties at home by making it illegal to speak out against the US participation
in the conflict. Supporters of the acts argued that these measures were necessary
to protect national security and keep in check the perceived threat of radical activities,
while opponents considered them an unjustifiable breach of the Bill of Rights. The
conflict between government powers and civil liberties concretized by the Acts continues
to resonate today. [This book introduces] this controversial set of laws, the cultural
and political context in which they were passed, and their historical ramifications."
Sujet(s) : États-Unis. Espionage act of 1917
États-Unis. Sedition act of 1918
Guerre mondiale (1914-1918) -- États-Unis -- Opinion publique américaine
Droits civils et politiques -- États-Unis -- 1900-1945
Crimes et délits politiques -- États-Unis -- 1900-1945
Indice(s) Dewey : 364.131 (23e éd.) = Infractions politiques ; 973.91 (23e éd.) = Histoire - États-Unis - 1901-1953
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781138023048. - ISBN 1138023043. - ISBN 9781138023031. - ISBN 1138023035. - ISBN 9781317691297 (erroné) (ePub ebook). - ISBN 9781317691303 (erroné) (PDF ebook). - ISBN 9781317691280 (erroné) (Mobipocket ebook). - ISBN 9781315776712 (erroné) (ebook)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb465336919
Notice n° :
FRBNF46533691
(notice reprise d'un réservoir extérieur)
Table des matières : Acknowledgments ; Timeline ; Introduction ; Origins ; Persecution or prosecution? ; America reacts ; Aftermath ; Legacies ; Documents.

