Mass murder in the United States: a history

"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...

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Main Author: Duwe, Grant (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2007
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Online Access:Table of contents only
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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.
Item Description:"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.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:V, 213 S.
ISBN:9780786431502

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