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- Title
Murderous Motherhood: Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy in 1990s Crime Fiction.
- Authors
Bates, Victoria
- Abstract
The article discusses the depiction of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (PSbP) in the 1990s crime fiction novels "Devil's Waltz," by Jonathan Kellerman and "The Body Farm," by Patricia Cornwell and the television show "Law & Order," directed by Constantine Makris. An overview of the theme of motherhood in the aforementioned novels and television show is provided.
- Subjects
UNITED States; MUNCHAUSEN syndrome by proxy; AMERICAN detective &; mystery stories; DEVIL'S Waltz (Book); KELLERMAN, Jonathan; LAW &; Order (TV program); BODY Farm, The (Book); CORNWELL, Patricia Daniels, 1956-; MOTHERHOOD
- Publication
Journal of Popular Culture, 2018, Vol 51, Issue 5, p1113
- ISSN
1540-5931
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jpcu.12717