The Martyrs of Columbine: Faith and the Politics of Tragedy

A professor of religious studies explores how stories of "religious martyrdom" surrounding 2 of the victims of the Columbine school shooting in Littleton, CO, on 20 April 1999 emerged & helped shape the narrative about that senseless massacre. Despite an abundance of evidence challenging the initial accounts, Cassie Bernall & Rachel Scott continue to be used to advance conservative religious & political agendas; this book asks why. In 212 pages with extensive Notes, this is a FIRST EDITION, first printing, from Nov. 2002. Hardcover 8vo has blue paper-covered boards lettered in gilt to spine. Condition is Near Fine: just slightly less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & unmarked; 3 pages were dogeared & unfolded, with mild crease to upper-outer corners. Very mild exterior corner bumping. The unclipped DJ (price on back) is also Near Fine, with two tiny holes along flap-front cover interface. with tanning to edges, but unmarked. rubbing to extremities & bumped corners. The DJ is also Near Fine, with just the slightest edgewear. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

ISBN: 0312239572

ISBN-13: 9780312239572

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Year: 2002

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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