Murder in America: A History.
Lane, Roger. Murder in America: A History. Columbus: Ohio State University Press, [1997]. ix, 399 pp. Illustrations. Publisher's red cloth fine, in fine dust jacket. Internally clean and bright. $65. * This book is a comprehensive historical study of American homicide, spanning from precolonial times to the late 20th century. Historian Roger Lane examines how murder rates and the justice system reflect societal shifts, such as the Industrial Revolution and slavery, rather than simple political ideologies. By analyzing how we define and punish killing, Lane provides a deep look into American values, fears and the evolving concept of justice.
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