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Author Colavito, Jason.

Title Knowing fear : science, knowledge and the development of the horror genre / Jason Colavito.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2008]
©2008

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  PN56.H6 C66 2008    Available  ---
Description vi, 458 pages : illustrations, 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.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 435-445) and index.
Subject Horror in literature.
Horror in literature.
Horror tales -- History and criticism.
Horror tales.
Horror films -- History and criticism.
Horror films.
Horror in art.
Horror in art.
Horror in literature.
Horror tales -- History and criticism.
Horror films -- History and criticism.
Horror in art.
Other Form: Online version: Colavito, Jason. Knowing fear. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2008 (OCoLC)608179456
ISBN 9780786432738 softcover alkaline paper
078643273X softcover alkaline paper