Crimes of the century : from Leopold and Loeb to O.J. Simpson / Gilbert Geis and Leigh B. Bienen.

Author/creator Geis, Gilbert
Other author Bienen, Leigh B.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Northeastern University Press, ©1998.
Description230 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Leopold and Loeb (1924) and the cause of crime -- Scottsboro (1931) and racial injustice -- Bruno Richard Hauptmann (1932), public outrage, and criminal justice -- Alger Hiss (1948), the House Un-American Activities Committee, and the courts -- O.J. Simpson (1994) : can the rich buy reasonable doubt?
Local noteLittle-315918--305131017407W
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98023180
ISBN1555533604 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF220 .G45 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold