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Cruel Deeds and Dreadful Calamities: The Illustra... by Linda Stratmann Hardback
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 0712358110
- EAN
- 9780712358118
- Date of Publication
- 2011-03-17
- Publication Name
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- Type
- Hardback
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- Cruel Deeds and Dreadful Calamities: The Illustrated Police Ne...
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- Stratmann, Linda
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
British Library, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0712358110
ISBN-13
9780712358118
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99487872
Product Key Features
Book Title
Cruel Deeds and Dreadful Calamities : the Illustrated Police News 1864-1938
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Christian Church / History, Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, General, Europe / Great Britain / General, Criminology
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, True Crime, Social Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
364.941
Table Of Content
Introduction Chapter One: Murder Chapter Two: Accidents and Disasters Chapter Three: Cops and Robbers Chapter Four: Social Comment Chapter Five: Women Chapter Six: Animals Chapter Seven: Celebrities, Scandals and Public Events Chapter Eight: Achievement, Courage and Competition Chapter Nine: Supernatural and Strange Chapter Ten: Cruel and Unusual Afterword Bibliography Index
Synopsis
"Jack the Ripper Arrested with Victim Alice MacKenzie in Whitechapel." "Boys Murder Their Mother. Revolting Crime at Plaistow--Shocking Details." "Horrible Discovery of Human Remains at Rainham." These are just some of the captions for the true crimes depicted in the Illustrated Police News. Best known for its meticulous coverage of the murders of Jack the Ripper, the weekly newspaper, published from 1864 until 1938, reported murders, hangings, and other dramatic crimes of the time alongside images packed with gruesome detail. Unapologetic about its sensationalism, the Illustrated Police News has been often dismissed as of little value, merely a crude publication that aimed to thrill the undiscerning reader with prurient pictures. But in Cruel Deeds and Dreadful Calamities, Linda Stratmann sets the record straight, arguing that it was actually a promoter of social change. Stratmann examines its social and political agenda and reveals the power and compassion in its images. She argues that the publication campaigned against the evils of cruelty, poverty, drink, and crime. As well, it anticipated by many years the features of today's journalism, in the rapidity with which it provided pictures of current news events, its appeal to the emotions, and the way it involved its readers in the reporting process. A highly illustrated and comprehensive look at the Illustrated Police News ,this book offers substantial new research into how the paper was produced, the men who made it a success, and the stories behind the pictures. This look into the dark underbelly of Victorian culture will appeal to both crime and history readers alike., Jack the Ripper Arrested with Victim Alice MacKenzie in Whitechapel. Boys Murder Their Mother. Revolting Crime at Plaistow Shocking Details. Horrible Discovery of Human Remains at Rainham. These are just some of the captions for the true crimes depicted in the "Illustrated Police News. "Best known for its meticulous coverage of the murders of Jack the Ripper, the weekly newspaper, published from 1864 until 1938, reported murders, hangings, and other dramatic crimes of the time alongside images packed with gruesome detail. Unapologetic about its sensationalism, the "Illustrated Police News "has been often dismissed as of little value, merely a crude publication that aimed to thrill the undiscerning reader with prurient pictures. But in "Cruel Deeds and Dreadful Calamities, "Linda Stratmann sets the record straight, arguing that it was actually a promoter of social change. Stratmann examines its social and political agenda and reveals the power and compassion in its images. She argues that the publication campaigned against the evils of cruelty, poverty, drink, and crime. As well, it anticipated by many years the features of today s journalism, in the rapidity with which it provided pictures of current news events, its appeal to the emotions, and the way it involved its readers in the reporting process.A highly illustrated and comprehensive look at the "Illustrated Police News," ""this book offers substantial new research into how the paper was produced, the men who made it a success, and the stories behind the pictures. This look into the dark underbelly of Victorian culture will appeal to both crime and history readers alike.", "Jack the Ripper Arrested with Victim Alice MacKenzie in Whitechapel." "Boys Murder Their Mother. Revolting Crime at Plaistow--Shocking Details." "Horrible Discovery of Human Remains at Rainham." These are just some of the captions for the true crimes depicted in the Illustrated Police News. Best known for its meticulous coverage of the murders of Jack the Ripper, the weekly newspaper, published from 1864 until 1938, reported murders, hangings, and other dramatic crimes of the time alongside images packed with gruesome detail. Unapologetic about its sensationalism, the Illustrated Police News has been often dismissed as of little value, merely a crude publication that aimed to thrill the undiscerning reader with prurient pictures. But in Cruel Deeds and Dreadful Calamities, Linda Stratmann sets the record straight, arguing that it was actually a promoter of social change. Stratmann examines its social and political agenda and reveals the power and compassion in its images. She argues that the publication campaigned against the evils of cruelty, poverty, drink, and crime. As well, it anticipated by many years the features of today's journalism, in the rapidity with which it provided pictures of current news events, its appeal to the emotions, and the way it involved its readers in the reporting process. A highly illustrated and comprehensive look at the Illustrated Police News , this book offers substantial new research into how the paper was produced, the men who made it a success, and the stories behind the pictures. This look into the dark underbelly of Victorian culture will appeal to both crime and history readers alike.
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