The San Quentin Six Case: Perspective and Analysis

The article discusses the legal and political dynamics of the San Quentin Six (SQ6) case and places it on a wider political and historical context to summarize the lessons to be drawn from the SQ6 case. Topics discussed include the growing consciousness on an upsurge of radical activity felt inside...

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Autor principal: Wald, Karen (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2013
En: Social justice
Año: 2013, Volumen: 40, Número: 1/2, Páginas: 231-251
Acceso en línea: Volltext (Publisher)
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Palabras clave:
Radicalism
Detention facilities
Criminal Justice System
Correctional institutions
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Sumario:The article discusses the legal and political dynamics of the San Quentin Six (SQ6) case and places it on a wider political and historical context to summarize the lessons to be drawn from the SQ6 case. Topics discussed include the growing consciousness on an upsurge of radical activity felt inside the prisons of the U.S., the impact of social upheaval on the white population and the Convict Code as a way for prisoners to protect themselves against snitches.
ISSN:2327-641X