| Description |
vii, 232 pages ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"In this book the author examines how women detectives are portrayed in film, in literature and on TV. Chapters examine the portrayal of female investigators in each of these four genres: the Gothic novel, the lesbian detective novel, television, and film"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and (pages 183-227) index. |
| Contents |
The female gothic novel and the "almost-detective" -- Lesbian detectives have car trouble -- The socio-cultural determinants of the role of the female investigator on television -- Why female investigators in Hollywood film are intrinsically mad -- A case study of Rebecca. |
| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, English -- History and criticism.
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Detective and mystery stories, English. |
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Horror tales, English -- History and criticism.
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Horror tales, English. |
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English fiction -- Women authors -- History and criticism.
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English fiction -- Women authors. |
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Detective and mystery stories, American -- History and criticism.
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Detective and mystery stories, American. |
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American fiction -- Women authors -- History and criticism.
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American fiction -- Women authors. |
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Women detectives in literature.
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Women detectives in literature. |
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Women detectives in mass media.
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Women detectives in mass media. |
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Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Popular culture. |
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United States. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Dresner, Lisa M., 1967- Female investigator in literature, film, and popular culture. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007 (OCoLC)608146205 |
| ISBN |
0786426543 |
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9780786426546 |
| Standard No. |
9780786426546 |
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