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An Organ of Murder

- Crime, Violence, and Phrenology in Nineteenth-Century America

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An Organ of Murder explores the origins of both popular and elite theories of criminality in the nineteenth-century United States. This work traces the long-lasting influence of phrenological visual culture and language in America, as well as the practical uses of phrenology in courts, prisons, and daily life.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781978813076
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 278
  • Published:
  • February 11, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x160x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 522 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 26, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of An Organ of Murder

An Organ of Murder explores the origins of both popular and elite theories of criminality in the nineteenth-century United States. This work traces the long-lasting influence of phrenological visual culture and language in America, as well as the practical uses of phrenology in courts, prisons, and daily life.

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