'A most diabolical deed' : infanticide and Irish society, 1850-1900 /

'A most diabolical deed' : infanticide and Irish society, 1850-1900 /

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Author / Creator:	Farrell, Elaine (Elaine Frances)
Imprint:	Manchester ; New York : Manchester University Press, 2013.
Description:	x, 292 p. : ports, charts, facsim. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Infanticide -- Ireland -- 19th century. Infanticide -- Ireland -- 19th century -- Case studies. Infanticide -- Law and legislation -- Ireland -- 19th century. Infanticide. Infanticide -- Law and legislation. Ireland. Case studies. History.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9804277

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ISBN:	0719088208 9780719088209
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	Examining the phenomenon of infanticide in Ireland from 1850 to 1900, this title 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.

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Call Number:	HV6541.I73 F37 2013
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