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

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

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Description
  1. vi, 458 p. : ill., map; 23 cm.
Summary
  1. "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
  1. Horror tales > History and criticism
  2. Horror films > History and criticism
  3. Horror in art
  4. Horror in literature
Call number
  1. JFE 08-1052
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-445) and index.
Author
  1. Colavito, Jason.
Title
  1. Knowing fear : science, knowledge and the development of the horror genre / Jason Colavito.
Imprint
  1. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008.
Bibliography
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-445) and index.
LCCN
  1. 2007036507
ISBN
  1. 9780786432738 (softcover : alk. paper)
  2. 078643273X (softcover : alk. paper)
Research call number
  1. JFE 08-1052
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