James Hunt, the Wilmington 10, and institutional legitimacy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9239282 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robert A Francesconi, Robert Francesconi (Pennsylvania State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1982 |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 47-59 |
| Publication date | 1982-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Quarterly Journal of Speech (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-5630 • E-ISSN: 1479-5779 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00335638209383591 |
| OpenAlex | W2080469853 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 14 |
This essay analyzes Governor James Hunt's response to the controversy created by the case of the Wilmington 10. North Carolina's judicial system had been criticized for its performance and with a televised address the Governor attempted to restore confidence in the state's legal institutions. His strategy was to convert an emotional civil issue into a technical‐legal problem. This redefinition is viewed as a portent of a tactic that can erode the capacity of a government to legitimize its authority
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,3 |
| Citation span | 1986 - 2025 (40) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |