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history of political crimes  

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  • When examining the history of any phenomenon, one typically talks about periods of change and stagnation. When drilling deeper into the history of a controversial action like crime, it is important to see that the frequency and types of occurrences vary as a reflection of different processes at work (e.g., the growth of technology, introduction of new laws, diffusion of ideas, and social change). [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Political Crimes, History of]

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