A Most Diabolical Deed' Infanticide and Irish Society, 1850-1900 |
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| Author:
| Farrell, Elaine |
| Series title: | G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78499-360-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2016 |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $33.99 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the phenomenon of infanticide in Ireland from 1850 to 1900. It is based on a large sample of 4,645 individual cases of infant murder, attempted infanticide and concealment of birth. Through a variety of sources, attitudes towards the crime of infanticide and women accused of the offence are revealed. -- .
This book examines the phenomenon of infanticide in Ireland from 1850 to 1900. It is based on a large sample of 4,645 individual cases of infant murder, attempted infanticide and concealment of birth. Through a variety of sources, attitudes towards the crime of infanticide and women accused of the offence are revealed. -- .