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The Nonfiction Novel as Psychiatric Casebook: Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood.'
- Source :
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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication . 1999 29(3):289-303. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Argues that Truman Capote's nonfiction novel "In Cold Blood" serves as a case study of a psychopath through its close examination of the entire constellation of antisocial personality traits of the murderer, Richard Hickock. Suggests this best-seller conforms to established medical authority while maintaining its popular appeal. (NH)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0047-2816
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ596896
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers