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Dangerous Women: Why Mothers, Daughters, and Sisters Become Stalkers, Molesters, and Murderers
Though men are still most often the perpetrators of violent assault and child molestation, more girls and women are becoming dangerous criminals. Blending humanity with scientific rigor, this book draws readers into the direct experiences of this alarming new demographic.
Hardcover, 290 pages
Published
August 6th 2008
by Prometheus Books
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I was prepared to not like this book. I didn't like how it started, with its condemnation of Brittney Spears and Paris Hilton. The proper tone just wasn't present. This, I felt, was not likely to be the objective sort of book that could educate the ignorant masses about a serious issue.
I was wrong. Although it is written rather simplistically and is not thoroughly researched, my professional opinion is that this book ain't too bad. It provides case histories for many female offender...more
I was wrong. Although it is written rather simplistically and is not thoroughly researched, my professional opinion is that this book ain't too bad. It provides case histories for many female offender...more
(FROM JACKET)Criminologists have noted a disturbing trend in the last few decades-although men are still most often the perpetrators of murder, violent assault, and child molestation, more and more girls and women are becoming dangerous criminals, filling courtrooms and jails. While Americans cannot escape the coverage of yound high-profile celebs such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan trading in swanky anklets for ankle monitors while out on bail, stories about seemingly everyday mothers molest...more
I had high hopes for this book--but it was disappointing. The cases that went into detail have been re-hashed time-after-time before (Alieen Wuneros, Susan Smith, Mary Kay Loutenera) and others were simply very short snippets without much detail or psychological input. Interesting, but not amazing.
Pulled it off the library shelf due to the "eye-catching" cover. What is wrong with these women??? Glad I don't know any of them:)
It was an OK read. The writing was condescending and tacky in places, and I found that annoying. Definitely lacking, but provides a good overview of some of the sensational cases of female offenders.
Interesting read. Started to feel a little redundant at times, but overall a good analysis of how women become violent offenders.
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