Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-306) and index.
Contents:
High-profile crimes and American culture. When cases become causes -- Rape of the Central Park jogger -- Murder of Yusef Hawkins -- In re the legal system -- More on the press : journalistic divides -- Taking sides : diverse public reactions -- High-profile crimes and American culture.
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