The Fascination of Film Violence

by Henry Bacon

Book Overview

The Fascination of Film Violence is a study of why fictional violence is such an integral part of fiction film. How can something dreadful be a source of art and entertainment? Explanations are sought from the way social and cultural norms and practices have shaped biologically conditioned violence related traits in human behavior.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349501999
• ISBN13: 9781349501991
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"