Knowing fear : science, knowledge and the development of the horror genre /
"The text first outlines a loose framework defining several distinct periods in horror development, then explores each period sequentially by looking at the scientific and cultural background of the period, its expression in horror literature, and its expression in horror visual and performing...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2008]
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| Summary: | "The text first outlines a loose framework defining several distinct periods in horror development, then explores each period sequentially by looking at the scientific and cultural background of the period, its expression in horror literature, and its expression in horror visual and performing arts"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 458 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 435-445) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786432738 (softcover : alk. paper) 078643273X (softcover : alk. paper) |