Famous American Crimes and Trials [5 Volumes]

Name: Famous American Crimes and Trials [5 Volumes]
Price: 13.55 USD
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ISBN: 9780275983338

ISBN-10: 0275983331

ISBN-13: 9780275983338

Edition: 2004

Authors: Frankie Y. Bailey, Steven Chermak

List price: $281.00

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What do Lizzie Borden and O. J. Simpson have in common? Or the Lindbergh baby and Gary Gilmore? They were all the focus of famous crimes and/or trials in the United States. In this five-volume set, historical and contemporary cases that not only "shocked the nation" but that also became a part of the popular and legal culture of the United States are discussed in vivid, and sometimes shocking, detail. Each chapter focuses on a different crime or trial, and explores the ways in which each became famous in its own time. The fascinating cast of characters, the outrageous crimes, the involvement of the media, the actions of the police, and the trials that often surprised combine to offer here…

Book details

List price: $281.00
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 10/30/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1500
Size: 1.00" wide x 1.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990