In defense of looting : a riotous history of uncivil action
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New York City, NY : Bold Type Books, 2020.
ISBN
9781645036692, 1645036693
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Published
New York City, NY : Bold Type Books, 2020.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
279 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781645036692, 1645036693
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Looting--a crowd of people publicly, openly, and directly seizing goods--is one of the more extreme actions that can take place in the midst of social unrest. Even self-identified radicals distance themselves from looters, fearing that violent tactics reflect badly on the broader movement. However, in this deftly argued corrective, Vicky Osterweil argues that while looting is often maligned in today's society, it is, and has always been, one of our most powerful tools of dismantling capitalism and white supremacy. Stealing goods and destroying property are a direct means of wealth redistribution and a practical, immediate way of improving life for the working class-- not to mention a brazen message to the police, the state, and an unjust society. All our beliefs about the innate righteousness of property and ownership, Osterweil explains, are built on the history of anti-Black and settler oppression--meaning that belief in the right to own property is innately, structurally white supremacist. From the slave revolts that started a social revolution in the South to the more recent #BlackLivesMatter and climate change movements, Osterweil makes a convincing case for rioting and looting as weapons that bludgeon the status quo while uplifting the poor and marginalized. In Defense of Looting is a history of violent protest sparking social change a compelling reframing of radical activism and a practical vision for the redistribution of wealth, a new relationship to property, and a radically restructured society"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Osterweil, V. (2020). In defense of looting: a riotous history of uncivil action (First edition.). Bold Type Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Osterweil, Vicky. 2020. In Defense of Looting: A Riotous History of Uncivil Action. Bold Type Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Osterweil, Vicky. In Defense of Looting: A Riotous History of Uncivil Action Bold Type Books, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Osterweil, Vicky. In Defense of Looting: A Riotous History of Uncivil Action First edition., Bold Type Books, 2020.
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