The specter of the marauding serial killer has become a relatively
common feature on the American landscape. Reactions to these
modern-day monsters range from revulsion to morbid
fascination--fascination that is either fed by, or a product of,
the saturation coverage provided by print and broadcast media,
along with a dizzying array of books, documentary films, websites,
and "Movies of the Week." The prevalence in Western culture of
images of serial killers (and mass murderers) has created in the
public mind a consensus view of what a serial killer is. Most
people are aware, to some degree, of the classic serial killer
'profile.' But what if there is a much different 'profile'--one
that has not received much media attention? In Programmed to Kill,
acclaimed and always controversial author David McGowan takes a
fresh look at the lives of many of America's most notorious accused
murderers, focusing on the largely hidden patterns that suggest
that there may be more to the average serial killer story than
meets the eye. Think you know everything there is to know about
serial killers? Or is it possible that sometimes what everyone
'knows' to be true isn't really true at all?
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2004 |
| First published: |
August 2004 |
| Authors: |
David McGowan
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| Dimensions: |
230 x 154 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
383 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-32640-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
True stories >
Crime
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-595-32640-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780595326402 |
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