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Description for Mary Ann Cotton
Paperback. Exploding myths that every serial killer is a 'monster', the author draws attention to Mary Ann Cotton's charms, allure, capability, skill and ambition - all of which she used to remain undetected while committing up to 21 murders. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BTC; JKV; LAZ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 12. Weight in Grams: 360.
As one of the UK's leading commentators, David Wilson shows how some serial killers stay in the headlines whilst others rapidly become invisible - or unseen . Yet Mary Ann Cotton is not just the first but perhaps the UK's most prolific female serial killer, with more victims than Myra Hindley, Rosemary West, Beverly Allit or male predators such as Jack the Ripper and Dennis Nielsen. But her own north east of England and criminologists apart, she remains largely forgotten, despite poisoning up to 21 victims in Britain's 'arsenic century'. Exploding myths that every serial killers is ... Read more
As one of the UK's leading commentators, David Wilson shows how some serial killers stay in the headlines whilst others rapidly become invisible - or unseen . Yet Mary Ann Cotton is not just the first but perhaps the UK's most prolific female serial killer, with more victims than Myra Hindley, Rosemary West, Beverly Allit or male predators such as Jack the Ripper and Dennis Nielsen. But her own north east of England and criminologists apart, she remains largely forgotten, despite poisoning up to 21 victims in Britain's 'arsenic century'. Exploding myths that every serial killers is ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Waterside Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Winchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904380917
SKU
V9781904380917
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-4
About David Wilson
David Wilson is Professor of Criminology and Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology at Birmingham City University. An ex-prison governor he has broadcast for the BBC, Channel 4, Sky and Channel 5 (where he presents 'Killers Behind Bars'). His books include Serial Killers: Hunting Britons and Their Victims 1960-2006 (2007) and Looking for Laura: Public Criminology and Hot News ... Read more
Reviews for Mary Ann Cotton
'A fascinating book... The historical research is illuminating'- feminists@law; 'The great strength of Wilson's book is in providing an extensive examination of Mary Ann Cotton and the murders she committed, framed within the context of Britain's industrial revolution ... an interesting and useful book'- Howard Journal of Criminal Justice; 'This book is an enthralling read. I started off firmly believing ... Read more