Penalty is Death

Discover the compelling exploration of media representation in Marlin Shipman's "Penalty is Death," published by the University of Missouri Press in 2002. This insightful hardback spans 328 pages and delves into the evolution of press coverage surrounding women's executions over the past 150 years. Shipman meticulously reconstructs narratives from hundreds of newspaper articles, providing readers with a profound understanding of how daily publications reported on the trials of female offenders. By examining the intersection of criminal law, social science, and media studies, this book reveals the societal perceptions of women in the context of capital punishment. Ideal for scholars and those interested in criminology, sociology, and the history of executions, "Penalty is Death" is an essential addition to your collection.