"Intriguingly explores the imagery of violence in American popular culture....Twitchell asserts that violent imagery provides a folklore for adolescents and by its very presence creates a ritualistic and symbolic connection between generations. This book is a superb analysis; it is lucidly written and is essential reading for scholars, students, and general readers interested in the complex history of violence"-- Choice . "Twitchell tells us not to worry....We have survived circuses, gory novels, comic books, and murderous ...
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"Intriguingly explores the imagery of violence in American popular culture....Twitchell asserts that violent imagery provides a folklore for adolescents and by its very presence creates a ritualistic and symbolic connection between generations. This book is a superb analysis; it is lucidly written and is essential reading for scholars, students, and general readers interested in the complex history of violence"-- Choice . "Twitchell tells us not to worry....We have survived circuses, gory novels, comic books, and murderous movies....Grimly entertaining"-- Library Journal .
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Fine+ in Fine+ jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall Beautiful (FINE+) exceptionally tight, clean, unread hard cover with crisp corners and bright, white text block. FINE+ DJ in mylar.
