| Description |
v, 213 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"This book describes the characteristics of mass murderers and the circumstances surrounding their crimes and examines the role of the news media in the social construction of mass murder. It attempts to provide a history of mass murder in the U.S., a history firmly situated within the broader social, political, and economic context of the twentieth century."--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-207) and index. |
| Contents |
The patterns and prevalance of mass murder -- The first mass murder wave, 1900-1939 -- The trough between the waves, 1940-1965 -- The second mass murder wave, 1966-1999 -- The news media's presentation of mass murder -- The social construction of mass murder. |
| Subject |
Mass murder -- United States.
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Criminal psychology -- United States.
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Criminals -- Identification -- United States.
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Mass murder investigation -- United States.
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| Chronological Term |
Geschichte 1900-1999
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| ISBN |
9780786431502 softcover alkaline paper |
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0786431504 softcover alkaline paper |
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