Promotional Information

On June 25, 1906, an event of little public importance occurred--famous architect and womanizer Stanford White was shot dead by Harry K. Thaw, the scion of an influential family. It became the hottest story of the century. Four women journalists provided their newspapers with daily doses of tear-producing reportage. Abramson explores the climate, murder, and subsequent trial that led to the creation of sob sister journalism.

Table of Contents

Introduction An American Profile: 1900-1910 Sob Sisters The Case: The Sad Butterfly The Case: Alienists Analysis Epilogue Selected Bibliography Index

About the Author

PHYLLIS LESLIE ABRAMSON, Ph.D., is President of the Abramson Group, Inc. in Atlanta and is a professional speaker, lecturer, and consultant.