Rabble-rousing society linked to publication (8)
I believe the answer is:
sedition
'rabble-rousing' is the definition.
(both can mean encouraging rebellion)
'to publication' is the wordplay.
'to' becomes 's' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'publication' becomes 'edition' (edition is a kind of publication).
's'+'edition'='SEDITION'
'society linked' acts as a link.
This may not be correct. Some or all of it may be part of another bit of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for sedition that I've seen before include "Rabble-rousing" , "Stirring up of rebellion or disorder" , "Subversive activity" , "Incitement to riot" , "Offence against state" .)