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Ted Bundy on the " malignant being " : An analysis of the justificatory discourse of a serial killer
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Pedneault, Amelie |
| Copyright Year | 2013 |
| Abstract | Sykes and Matza (1957) theorized that techniques of neutralization (denial of responsibility, denial of injury, denial of the victim, condemnation of the condemners and appeal to higher loyalties) play an important role into a youth's decision to commit delinquent acts. The present research project investigates the presence of such techniques of neutralization in the discourse of Ted Bundy, a serial killer. Using publicly available interviews, discourse analysis investigative techniques were used to analyze Bundy's construction of his victims, his actions, and the root cause of his behaviours. The results indicate evidence of justificatory rationalizations in his discourse. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://www.sfu.ca/~palys/crim862-Pedneault-TedBundyJustificatoryDiscourse.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
