Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Illustrations vii
4. Foreword ix
5. Acknowledgments xi
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. Feelings and the Law in Nineteenth-Century Quebec 29
8. 2. Shame, Mortification, Disgrace, Dishonour 53
9. 3. Family Dishonour 99
10. 4. Bodily Intrusion 144
11. 5. Betrayal 173
12. 6. Grief and Mourning 220
13. 7. Indignation, Anger, Fear 259
14. 8. Conclusion: From Wounded Feelings to Violated Rights 295
15. Abbreviations 307
16. Case Citations 309
17. Notes 315
18. Bibliography 431
19. Index 469