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The Making and Unmaking of a Folk Hero: The Ellie Nesler Story.

Authors :
Frank, Russell
Source :
Western Folklore. Summer/Fall2000, Vol. 59 Issue 3/4, p197. 18p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Examines the role of press coverage in the metamorphosis of the image of the convicted killer Ellie Nesler in California. Implications of the story on folklore and journalism; Convergence of folklore and celebrity in the story; Summary of story.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PRESS
*ACTIONS & defenses (Law)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0043373X
Volume :
59
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Western Folklore
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6255226
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1500232
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