The Chamberlain Case - Nation, Law, Memory
Author | : Deborah Staines |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : 1921509090 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781921509094 |
Rating | : 4/5 (094 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Chamberlain Case - Nation, Law, Memory written by Deborah Staines and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lindy Chamberlain trial dominated the media landscape in the 1980s as a major miscarriage of justice unfolded. The Chamberlain Case delivers a comprehensive account of the case's intricacies, including the forensic evidence, prejudicial media coverage, scapegoating and religious vilification. Lindy Chamberlain relates her experiences of the trial, and there are contributions by eyewitnesses, members of the Chamberlain defence, academic experts and distinguished authors, as well as extracts from each of the eight judicial findings. The Chamberlain case is one that continues to resonate with Australians.