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The origins of the American detective story /

"This volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. It examines elements including the rise and decline of police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; and the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter. The work also looks at the beginnings of for...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Panek, LeRoy
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
Subjects:
Detective and mystery stories, American > History and criticism.
American fiction > 19th century > History and criticism.
American fiction > 20th century > History and criticism.
Crime in literature.
Detectives in literature.
Online Access:Table of contents only
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Summary:"This volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. It examines elements including the rise and decline of police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; and the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter. The work also looks at the beginnings of forensic science and criminology--and consequently, the detective story"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:vii, 227 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-223) and index.
ISBN:0786427760 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780786427765