The Fascination of Film Violence

Bacon, Henry

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-04-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137476432

DOI: 10.1057/9781137476449

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 227