A History of Evil in Popular Culture: What Hannibal Lecter, Stephen King, and Vampires Reveal About America - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0313397708 ISBN 13: 9780313397707

Casa editrice: Praeger Pub Text, 2014

Riassunto

Evil isn't simply an abstract theological or philosophical talking point. In our society, the idea of evil feeds entertainment, manifests in all sorts of media, and is a root concept in our collective psyche. This accessible and appealing book examines what evil means to us.

· Includes the insights of scholars from widely different academic fields to inspect evil from various points of view, giving readers a broader perspective on the topic

· Compiles expert opinions from American, American expatriate, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern contributors

· Covers the portrayal of evil in many different forms of media—film, television, music, art, video games, literature, poetry—as well as in politics, current events, and the legal arena

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Sharon Packer, MD, is assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY.

Jody Pennington, PhD, is associate professor in media and culture studies at University of Aarhus, Denmark.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Praeger Pub Text
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0313397708
• ISBN 13: 9780313397707
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 880
• Redattore: Packer Sharon, Pennington Jody