| Description |
xiii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-208) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Revenge and the detective tradition : when dogs don't bark, and detectives don't tell -- Some like it wild : supernatural revenge in Sheridan Le Fanu's Mr. Justice -- Law and the romantic ego : conspiracy and justice in Honoré de Balzac's Le Père Goriot -- Justice, race, and revenge in Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson -- The empire strikes back : imperialism and justice in E.M. Forster's A passage to India -- Race, sex, fear, revenge in Richard Wright's Native son -- State terrorism and revenge in Andre Brink's A dry white season -- Rogue cops and beltway vigilantes. |
| Local Note |
Rider Faculty Publications |
| Subject |
Criminal justice, Administration of.
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Criminal justice, Administration of. |
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Vigilantes.
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Vigilantes. |
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Rule of law.
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Rule of law. |
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Terrorism -- Prevention.
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Terrorism -- Prevention. |
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Revenge.
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Revenge. |
| Added Author |
Kearney, Jarod.
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Guimond, James.
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| ISBN |
9780415560160 hardback |
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0415560160 hardback |
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9780203854372 ebook |
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0203854373 ebook |
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