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Vigilantism, Culpability and Moral Dilemmas
■ The recent resurgence of vigilantism in India connects both to the neo-liberal project of outsourcing security, as well as to a longer history of porous boundaries between states and powerful elements in society. When practiced by subaltern groups, it also reflects the failure of the judicial system. This article explores the moral plurality evoked by different forms of vigilantism and their ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Linacre Quarterly
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0024-3639,2050-8549
DOI: 10.1080/20508549.2004.11877699