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Knowing fear : science, knowledge and the development of the horror genre

Title
Knowing fear : science, knowledge and the development of the horror genre / Jason Colavito.
Author
Colavito, Jason.
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.

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Description
vi, 458 p. : ill., map; 23 cm.
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.
Subject
  • Horror in literature
  • Horror tales > History and criticism
  • Horror films > History and criticism
  • Horror in art
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-445) and index.
Call Number
JFE 08-1052
ISBN
  • 9780786432738 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 078643273X (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2007036507
OCLC
  • 168723176
  • vendorOCN168723176
Author
Colavito, Jason.
Title
Knowing fear : science, knowledge and the development of the horror genre / Jason Colavito.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-445) and index.
Research Call Number
JFE 08-1052
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