Spiritual criminals. How the Camden 28 put the Vietnam war on trial. By Michelle M. Nickerson. Pp. x + 258 incl. 20 ills. Chicago, IL–London: University of Chicago Press, 2024. 27. 50 (paper). 978 0 226 83438 2

Key Points

• This work examines the actions of the Camden 28 and their effort to challenge the Vietnam War through legal means.
• Historical analysis of the Camden 28's trial and activism
• Examination of public and legal perceptions of the Vietnam War
• Use of archival materials and illustrations to contextualize the narrative.
• Illuminates the role of the Camden 28 in the anti-war movement.
• Highlights the intersection of spirituality and activism in the trial.
• Reveals how the trial influenced public opinion regarding the Vietnam War.