Acid Attacks in Britain, 1760–1975
This Palgrave Pivot examines the history of the largely urban offence once known as vitriol throwing because the substance most commonly used was strong sulphuric acid, oil of vitriol. A relatively rare form of assault, it was motivated largely by revenge or jealousy and, because it was specifically...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Palgrave Pivot
2023, 2023
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2023 |
| Series: | World Histories of Crime, Culture and Violence
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Facts and Figures
- 3. Motives and Contexts
- 4. Law and Justice
- 5. Conclusion