The Fascination of Film Violence

The Fascination of Film Violence

Henry Bacon

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2015
Materia
Violencia en la sociedad
ISBN:
9781137476432

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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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