Pistols, politics and the press : dueling in 19th century American journalism / Ryan Chamberlain.
| Author/creator | Chamberlain, Ryan, 1973- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc. Publishers, 2009. |
| Description | vii, 207 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Honor's influence on the emerging partisan press -- The honor politics of the Jacksonian press network -- Ritual violence and the frontier partisan press -- The antebellum editor, honor and the community dynamic -- Influences of honor rituals in the secession-era partisan press -- The culture of honor on trial during the Civil War -- The decline of dueling as a resolution for defamation -- Conclusions. |
| Abstract | "Dueling is a fundamental part of the history of journalism. By examining the 19th century Code Duello, the accepted standards under which a duel could be conducted, the causes of combative responses between journalists are shown. Each chapter examines an aspect of this relationship from the 19th century until the present"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-202) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008037814 |
| ISBN | 9780786438297 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786438290 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | CR4595.U5 C43 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |