A Prescription For Murder - The Victorian Serial Killings Of Dr.Thomas Neill Cream (Paperback, New edition)
Angus McLarenFrom 1877 to 1892, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream murdered seven women, all prostitutes or patients seeking abortions, in England and North America. A Prescription for Murder begins with Angus McLaren s vividly detailed story of the killings. Using press reports and police dossiers, McLaren investigates the links between crime and respectability to reveal a remarkable range of Victorian sexual tensions and fears. McLaren explores how the roles of murderer and victim were created, and how similar tensions might contribute to the onslaught of serial killing in today s society.
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From 1877 to 1892, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream murdered seven women, all prostitutes or patients seeking abortions, in England and North America. A Prescription for Murder begins with Angus McLaren s vividly detailed story of the killings. Using press reports and police dossiers, McLaren investigates the links between crime and respectability to reveal a remarkable range of Victorian sexual tensions and fears. McLaren explores how the roles of murderer and victim were created, and how similar tensions might contribute to the onslaught of serial killing in today s society.
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Imprint | University of Chicago Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | June 1995 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | June 1995 |
Authors | Angus McLaren |
Dimensions | 230 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 217 |
Edition | New edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-226-56068-7 |
Barcode | 9780226560687 |
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LSN | 0-226-56068-6 |
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