Murley, Jean.

The rise of true crime : twentieth century murder and American popular culture / Jean Murley. - Westport, Conn. : Praeger Publishers, 2008. - x, 180 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-174) and index.

Introduction -- Magazines -- Books -- Films -- Television -- The internet -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography.

9780275993887 (alk. paper) 0275993884 (alk. paper)

2008020453

GBA870503 bnb

014626571 Uk


Crime in popular culture--United States--20th century.
Violence in popular culture--United States--20th century.
Crime in mass media.

HV6789 / .M87 2008

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