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The lust for blood : why we are fascinated by death, murder, horror, and violence / Jeffrey A. Kottler.
| Author/creator | Kottler, Jeffrey A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2011. |
| Description | 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Paradoxes of violence -- From Roman to contemporary gladiators -- True crime -- Sports fans -- Zombies, vampires, monsters -- Serial killer groupies : attraction to predators -- Moving violations and other eyewitness curiosities -- Occupations of violence -- The meaning of mayhem -- What's normal and what's abnormal? -- Exploring the forbidden -- What the future holds. |
| Abstract | Draws on interviews with perpetrators, victims, and "consumers" of violence, including several celebrities, to explore the public's morbid fascination with violence, murder, horror, and crime. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-290) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010030412 |
| ISBN | 9781616142285 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1616142286 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM1116 .K68 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |