Murder, Gender and the Media

Narratives of Dangerous Love

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
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Author: Jane Monckton-Smith ISBN: 9781137007735
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: May 9, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Jane Monckton-Smith
ISBN: 9781137007735
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: May 9, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

A shocking look at how the idea of romantic love can justify and excuse the killing of women by their partners, and lead to sympathy and reduced sentences for the killers. The author explores how stories of domestic homicide are told in the news, by the police, and in the courts, drawing from 72 cases which took place over a twelve month period.

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A shocking look at how the idea of romantic love can justify and excuse the killing of women by their partners, and lead to sympathy and reduced sentences for the killers. The author explores how stories of domestic homicide are told in the news, by the police, and in the courts, drawing from 72 cases which took place over a twelve month period.

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