The queen : the forgotten life behind an American myth
Levin, Josh2019
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In the 1970s, Linda Taylor became a fur-wearing, Cadillac-driving symbol of the undeserving poor. In the press she was ultimate template for this insidious stereotype; Ronald Reagan himself cited her criminal behaviour in his presidential campaign, turning public opinion firmly against state benefits and those who used them. But the original 'welfare queen' was demonised for the least of her crimes. Taylor was a con artist, a thief, a kidnapper, maybe even a murderer - and certainly one of the most gifted and deranged criminals of modern times.
Main title:
The queen : the forgotten life behind an American myth / Josh Levin.
Author:
Levin, Josh, author
Imprint:
London : Wildfire, 2019.
Collation:
xi, 418 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781472266057 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
88006
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Pagnell Library | Adult non-fiction | 364.163 LEV | Available |