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Knowing Fear

By Jason Colavito

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Knowing Fear

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Tracing the development of horror entertainment since the late 18th century, this study argues that scientific discovery, technological progress, and knowledge in general have played an unparalleled role in influencing the evolution of horror. Throughout its many subgenres (biological horror, cosmic horror and others) and formats (film, literature, comics), horror records humanity's uneasy relationship with its own ability to reason, understand, and learn. 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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
466
Release Date:
2007-11-12
Publication Date:
2007-11-12
Publisher:
McFarland
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
078643273X
ISBN13:
9780786432738
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
751 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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