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I, Pierre Rivire, Having Slaughtered My Mother, My Sister, And My Brother: A Case Of Parricide In The 19Th Century
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To Free His Father And Himself From His Mother'S Tyranny, Pierre Rivire Decided To Kill Her. On June 3,1835, He Went Inside His Small Normandy House With A Pruning Hook And Cut To Death His Mother, His Eighteenyearold Sister, And His Sevenyearold Brother. Then, In Jail, He Wrote A Memoir To Justify The Whole Gruesome Tale.Michel Foucault, Author Of Madness And Civilization And Discipline And Punish, Collected The Relevant Documents Of The Case, Including Medical And Legal Testimony, Police Records. And Rivire'S Memoir. The Rivire Case, He Points Out, Occurred At A Time When Many Professions Were Contending For Status And Power. Medical Authority Was Challenging Law, Branches Of Government Were Vying. Foucault'S Reconstruction Of The Case Is A Brilliant Exploration Of The Roots Of Our Contemporary Views Of Madness, Justice, And Crime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'I, Pierre Riviére'? A: The main theme revolves around the exploration of madness, justice, and crime, as depicted through Pierre Rivière's parricide case in the 19th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'I, Pierre Riviére' is Michel Foucault, a renowned French philosopher and social theorist.
- Q: What kind of book is 'I, Pierre Riviére'? A: It is a nonfiction book that combines historical accounts, legal documents, and Foucault's analysis to present the parricide case of Pierre Rivière.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'I, Pierre Riviére' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 1982.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is a reprint.
- Q: What significant historical context does the book provide? A: The book explores the societal and professional conflicts of the 19th century, particularly in how medical authority and law interacted during that period.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding contemporary views on crime? A: Yes, Foucault's reconstruction of the case offers insights into the roots of modern perceptions of madness, justice, and crime.