Knowing Fear: Science, Knowledge and the Development of the Horror Genre, Colavi
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- 9780786432738
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
078643273X
ISBN-13
9780786432738
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5038746870
Product Key Features
Book Title
Knowing Fear : Science, Knowledge and the Development of the Horror Genre
Number of Pages
464 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Film / Genres / Horror, Horror & Supernatural, Popular Culture, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Performing Arts, Social Science
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
21.7 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-036507
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"thought-provoking book"-- Science Fiction Studies "firmly interpolates horror within the matrix of science and knowledge. It is this interpolation that sets the book apart from its many predecessors"-- Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts., "thought-provoking book"-- Science Fiction Studies ; "firmly interpolates horror within the matrix of science and knowledge. It is this interpolation that sets the book apart from its many predecessors"-- Journal of the Fantastic in the Arts.
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
809/.9164
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Preface Introduction: From Prometheus to Faust Part I. Darkness and Enlightenment: The Gothic and Its Aftermath (c. 1750-c. 1845) 1. Science and Society 2. Literary Developments 3. Horror in the Arts Part II. Between God and Beast: Biological Horror (c. 1815-c. 1900) 4. Science and Society 5. Literary Developments 6. Horror in the Arts Part III. The Ghost in the Machine: Spiritualist Horror (c. 1865-c. 1920) 7. Science and Society 8. Literary Developments 9. Horror in the Arts Part IV. Terror from Outside: Cosmic Horror (c. 1895-c. 1945) 10. Science and Society 11. Literary Developments 12. Horror in the Arts Part V. The Age of Alienation: Psycho-Atomic Horror (c. 1940-c. 1975) 13. Science and Society 14. Literary Developments 15. Horror in the Arts Part VI. The Human Machine: Body Horror (c. 1965-c. 2000) 16. Science and Society 17. Literary Developments 18. Horror in the Arts Part VII. A Failure of Free Will: The Horror of Helplessness (c. 1990-present) 19. Science and Society 20. Literary Developments 21. Horror in the Arts Conclusion Appendix: Does War Make Horror Movies? Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography Index
Synopsis
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., 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. It also outlines a loose framework defining several distinct periods in horror development.
LC Classification Number
PN56.H6C65 2008
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