The female investigator in literature, film, and popular culture

The female investigator in literature, film, and popular culture / Lisa M. Dresner.

Author/creator	Dresner, Lisa M., 1967-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2007.
Description	vii, 232 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents only
Subject(s)	Detective and mystery stories, English--History and criticism. Horror tales, English--History and criticism. English fiction--Women authors --History and criticism. Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism. American fiction--Women authors --History and criticism. Women detectives in literature. Women detectives in mass media. Popular culture--United States --History --20th century.

Abstract	"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 note	Includes bibliographical references and (p. 183-227) index.
LCCN	2006026596
ISBN	0786426543
ISBN	9780786426546

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	PR830.D4 D74 2007	✔ Available	Place Hold