Women who kill
By: Ann Jones.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Published: 1980
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 408
Subjects: Women murderers
Description: This book explores how and why women have killed throughout American history--and what their cases reveal about social prejudices and legal practices that still prevail. From Lizzie Borden to Jean Harris, these tales of crime and punishment uncover hard truths about American society and women's place in it.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.