Pistols, politics and the press : dueling in 19th century American journalism / Ryan Chamberlain.

Author/creator Chamberlain, Ryan, 1973-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc. Publishers, 2009.
Descriptionvii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 195-202) and index.
LCCN 2008037814
ISBN9780786438297 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786438290 (softcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks CR4595.U5 C43 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold