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The New World Of Crime Famous American Trials With An Introductory Essay On The Reading Of Criminal Trials By R Burrows
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Book Synopsis The New World of Crime. Famous American Trials. With an Introductory Essay on the Reading of Criminal Trials by R. Burrows by : C. E. Bechhofer Roberts
Download or read book The New World of Crime. Famous American Trials. With an Introductory Essay on the Reading of Criminal Trials by R. Burrows written by C. E. Bechhofer Roberts and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library, 1911-1971 by : New York Public Library. Research Libraries
Download or read book Dictionary Catalog of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library, 1911-1971 written by New York Public Library. Research Libraries and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Catalogue of the Law Collection in the Supreme Court Library Up to March 1958 by : Saikō Saibansho Toshokan (Japan)
Download or read book A Catalogue of the Law Collection in the Supreme Court Library Up to March 1958 written by Saikō Saibansho Toshokan (Japan) and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Trials of the Century by : Mark J. Phillips
Download or read book Trials of the Century written by Mark J. Phillips and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A lively review of ten famous murder trials of the twentieth century that became media sensations"--
Book Synopsis The Big Trial by : Lawrence M. Friedman
Download or read book The Big Trial written by Lawrence M. Friedman and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trial of O. J. Simpson was a sensation, avidly followed by millions of people, but it was also, in a sense, nothing new. One hundred years earlier the Lizzie Borden trial had held the nation in thrall. The names (and the crimes) may change, but the appeal is enduring—and why this is, how it works, and what it means are what Lawrence Friedman investigates in The Big Trial. What is it about these cases that captures the public imagination? Are the “headline trials” of our period different from those of a century or two ago? And what do we learn from them, about the nature of our society, past and present? To get a clearer picture, Friedman first identifies what certain headline trials have in common, then considers particular cases within each grouping. The political trial, for instance, embraces treason and spying, dissenters and radicals, and, to varying degrees, corruption and fraud. Celebrity trials involve the famous—whether victims, as in the case of Charles Manson, or defendants as disparate as Fatty Arbuckle and William Kennedy Smith—but certain high-profile cases, such as those Friedman categorizes as tabloid trials, can also create celebrities. The fascination of whodunit trials can be found in the mystery surrounding the case: Are we sure about O. J. Simpson? What about Claus von Bulow—tried, in another sensational case, for sending his wife into a coma.? An especially interesting type of case Friedman groups under the rubric worm in the bud. These are cases, such as that of Lizzie Borden, that seem to put society itself on trial; they raise fundamental social questions and often suggest hidden and secret pathologies. And finally, a small but important group of cases proceed from moral panic, the Salem witchcraft trials being the classic instance, though Friedman also considers recent examples. Though they might differ in significant ways, these types of trials also have important similarities. Most notably, they invariably raise questions about identity (Who is this defendant? A villain? An innocent unfairly accused?). And in this respect, The Big Trial shows us, the headline trial reflects a critical aspect of modern society. Reaching across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to the latest outrage, from congressional hearings to lynching and vigilante justice to public punishment, from Dr. Sam Sheppard (the “fugitive”) to Jeffrey Dahmer (the “cannibal”), The Rosenbergs to Timothy McVeigh, the book presents a complex picture of headline trials as displays of power—moments of “didactic theater”" that demonstrate in one way or another whether a society is fair, whom it protects, and whose interest it serves.
Book Synopsis Crimes and Trials of the Century [2 volumes] [2 volumes] by : Frankie Y. Bailey
Download or read book Crimes and Trials of the Century [2 volumes] [2 volumes] written by Frankie Y. Bailey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-10-30 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do O. J. Simpson, the Lindbergh baby, and Gary Gilmore have in common? They were all the focus of famous crimes and/or trials in the United States. In this two-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 one of the most comprehensive sets of books available on the subject of famous U.S. crimes and trials. The public seems fascinated by crime. News and popular media sources provide a steady diet of stories, footage, and photographs about the misfortunes of others in order to satisfy this appetite. Murder, rape, terrorism, gang-related activities, and other violent crimes are staples. Various crime events are presented in the news every day, but most of what is covered is quickly forgotten. In contrast, some crimes left a lasting impression on the American psyche. Some examples include the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the bombing of the Murrah building in Oklahoma City, and the September 11th attacks. These events, and other significant cases, are immediately or on reflection talked about as crimes of the century. They earn this title not only because they generate enormous publicity, but because of their impact on American culture: they help define historical eras, influence public opinion about crime, change legal process, and focus concern about important social issues. They seep into many other shared aspects of social life: public conversation, fiction and nonfiction, songs, poems, films, and folk tales. This set focuses on the many crimes of the century of the last 100 years. In vivid detail, each crime is laid out, the investigation is discussed, the media reaction is described, the trial (if there was one) is narrated, the resolution is explored, and the significance of the case in terms of its social, political, popular, and legal relevance is examined. Illustrations and sidebars are scattered throughout to enliven the text; print and electronic resources for further reading and research are offered for those wishing to dig deeper. Cases include the Scopes Monkey trial, Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, O.J. Simpson, Leopold and Loeb, Fatty Arbuckle, Al Capone, JonBenet Ramsey, the Lacy Peterson murder, Abu Ghraib, Columbine and more.
Book Synopsis The New World of Crime. Famous American Trials, Etc by : afterwards BECHHOFER ROBERTS BECHHOFER (Carl Eric)
Download or read book The New World of Crime. Famous American Trials, Etc written by afterwards BECHHOFER ROBERTS BECHHOFER (Carl Eric) and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis American Criminal Trials: Anne Hutchinson. The Quakers. Salem witchcraft. Thomas Maule. John Peter Zenger. New York Negro plot. Leisler's Rebellion. Colonel Bayard's treason. The crew of the Pitt packet. The Boston Massacre. Appendix by : Peleg Whitman Chandler
Download or read book American Criminal Trials: Anne Hutchinson. The Quakers. Salem witchcraft. Thomas Maule. John Peter Zenger. New York Negro plot. Leisler's Rebellion. Colonel Bayard's treason. The crew of the Pitt packet. The Boston Massacre. Appendix written by Peleg Whitman Chandler and published by . This book was released on 1841 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Famous American Crimes and Trials [5 Volumes] by : Frankie Y. Bailey
Download or read book Famous American Crimes and Trials [5 Volumes] written by Frankie Y. Bailey and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2004-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vivid and fascinating accounts of the many famous crimes and trials that have shaken the U.S. and its communities from colonial times to the present.
Book Synopsis The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints by :
Download or read book The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints written by and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis In the Hands of the People by : William L. Dwyer
Download or read book In the Hands of the People written by William L. Dwyer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a passionate warning that is not only well-reasoned, as becomes a renowned former trial lawyer and present federal judge, but is also a compelling and entertaining read, William L. Dwyer defies those who would abolish our jury system and hand over its power to judges or to panels of "experts." He aims, by making his readers aware of what should be done, to help us save what he calls "America's most democratic institution." In an overview of litigation's universe, Dwyer goes back several centuries to describe the often terrifying ways our ancestors arrived at verdicts of guilt or innocence. Tracing the evolution of our present-day system, he gives us excerpts from the actual records of such trials as that of young William Penn, arrested for preaching Quaker beliefs in public; the Salem witch trials; and the landmark civil rights trial of 18th century newspaper publisher John Peter Zenger, whose attorney was the original "Philadelphia lawyer." Along with these famous courtroom episodes are many never before described in print, all of them infused with the drama that gives life to the law. Dwyer's language is clear and engaging - a pleasant surprise for readers apprehensive about legal gobbledygook. He has a store of courtroom "war stories," some inspiring, some alarming, many enlivened by gleams of the author's wry humor. Underlying that humor, however, is the judge's fear that the jury system is endangered by neglect and misunderstanding, and could be lost without the public being aware of what is happening. The book shows that despite much adverse publicity, the American jury still works capably, at times brilliantly, when given a fair chance by the legal professionals who run trials. Consequently, the author deals with what has gone wrong with American litigation, the controversy over the jury's competence and integrity, and trial and pretrial reforms that must be made to save trial by jury and reshape American litigation in the twenty-first century.
Book Synopsis The Trial in American Life by : Robert A. Ferguson
Download or read book The Trial in American Life written by Robert A. Ferguson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-08-05 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a bravura performance that ranges from Aaron Burr to O. J. Simpson, Robert A. Ferguson traces the legal meaning and cultural implications of prominent American trials across the history of the nation. His interdisciplinary investigation carries him from courtroom transcripts to newspaper accounts, and on to the work of such imaginative writers as Emerson, Thoreau, William Dean Howells, and E. L. Doctorow. Ferguson shows how courtrooms are forced to cope with unresolved communal anxieties and how they sometimes make legal decisions that change the way Americans think about themselves. Burning questions control the narrative. How do such trials mushroom into major public dramas with fundamental ideas at stake? Why did outcomes that we now see as unjust enjoy such strong communal support at the time? At what point does overexposure undermine a trial’s role as a legal proceeding? Ultimately, such questions lead Ferguson to the issue of modern press coverage of courtrooms. While acknowledging that media accounts can skew perceptions, Ferguson argues forcefully in favor of full television coverage of them—and he takes the Supreme Court to task for its failure to grasp the importance of this issue. Trials must be seen to be understood, but Ferguson reminds us that we have a duty, currently ignored, to ensure that cameras serve the court rather than the media. The Trial in American Life weaves Ferguson’s deep knowledge of American history, law, and culture into a fascinating book of tremendous contemporary relevance. “A distinguished law professor, accomplished historian, and fine writer, Robert Ferguson is uniquely qualified to narrate and analyze high-profile trials in American history. This is a superb book and a tremendous achievement. The chapter on John Brown alone is worth the price of admission.”—Judge Richard Posner “A noted scholar of law and literature, [Ferguson] offers a work that is broad in scope yet focuses our attention on certain themes, notably the possibility of injustice, as illustrated by the Haymarket and Rosenberg prosecutions; the media’s obsession with pandering to baser instincts; and the future of televised trials. . . . One of the best books written on this subject in quite some time.”—Library Journal, starred review
Download or read book Justice written by Dominick Dunne and published by Crown. This book was released on 2002-05-14 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dominick Dunne's mesmerizing tales of justice denied and justice affirmed. For more than two decades, Vanity Fair published Dominick Dunne’s brilliant, revelatory chronicles of the most famous crimes, trials, and punishments of our time. Whether writing of Claus von Bülow’s romp through two trials; the Los Angeles media frenzy surrounding O.J. Simpson; the death by fire of multibillionaire banker Edmond Safra; or the Greenwich, Connecticut, murder of Martha Moxley and the indictment—decades later—of Michael Skakel, Dominick Dunne tells it honestly and tells it from his unique perspective. His search for the truth is relentless.
Book Synopsis American Criminal Trials by : Peleg Chandler
Download or read book American Criminal Trials written by Peleg Chandler and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-16 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1841.
Book Synopsis Courts And Criminals by : Arthur cheney Train
Download or read book Courts And Criminals written by Arthur cheney Train and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter the fascinating world of "Courts and Criminals" by Arthur Train, where the American court system serves as the backdrop for suspenseful conflicts for justice. Investigate the complex webs that make up criminal cases, where nothing is what it appears and every turn makes you wonder about the truth. Train guides readers through the intricate world of law and crime with a sharp eye for detail and a thorough knowledge of the human psychology. This work is full with suspense, moral quandaries, and thought-provoking ideas, from the sacred halls of the courthouse to the shadows where criminals hide. As Train deftly reveals the details of each case, keeping readers guessing until the very end, be ready to be intrigued by the unexpected character of justice. A tribute to Arthur Train's masterful narrative, "Courts and Criminals" carries readers into a setting where the fight for justice and the truth has no boundaries.
Book Synopsis The Mammoth Book of Famous Trials by : Roger Wilkes
Download or read book The Mammoth Book of Famous Trials written by Roger Wilkes and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 35 most famous trials of the 20th century, as recorded by the people who were there including Truman Capote, Norman Mailer, Brian Masters, Damon Runyon and other star turns in true crime writing. Among the cases featured: the longest ever US trial, of deadly duo Bianchi and Buono for the Hillside Stranglings of 12 young women; Brady and Hindley - the iconic case of multiple child murder by a couple obsessed with sadism, Nazism and pornography; America's trial of the 1990s - O.J. Simpson; the media frenzy around Bruno Hauptmann's alleged kidnap and murder of the infant son of American hero, Charles Lindbergh; gagged press during the 1968 trial of eleven-year-old Mary Bell, convicted for killing two little boys; Oscar Wilde - one of the earliest trials to earn blanket press coverage; and the nine-month trial of 'one of the most evil, satanic men who ever walked the face of the earth', Charles Manson.
Book Synopsis Official Report of the Trial of Mary Harris by : Mary Harris
Download or read book Official Report of the Trial of Mary Harris written by Mary Harris and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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