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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823013003321

Autore

Pinta Emil R

Titolo

"Paranoia of the millionaire" [[electronic resource] ] : Harry K. Thaw's 1907 insanity defense / / Emil R. Pinta

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2010

ISBN

1-61470-562-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (89 p.)

Collana

Psychiatry- theory, applications and treatments

Disciplina

345.747/02523

Soggetti

Trials (Murder) - New York (State) - New York - History - 20th century

Insanity defense - New York (State) - New York - History - 20th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [61]-69) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Shooting of Stanford White -- Trial strategies and experts -- Thaw's first trial -- Aftermath -- Thaw's second trial -- "Paranoia of the millionaire" -- Thaw's ongoing legal battles -- Evolving concepts of "brain-storm" and temporary insanity -- Follow-up.