Leroy Panek
The Origins of the American Detective Story
Leroy Panek · 2006
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"This volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. It examines elements including the rise and decline of police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; and the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter. The work also looks at the beginnings of forensic science and criminology--and consequently, the detective story"--Provided by publisher.
Book details
- Year
- 2006
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- McFarland & Company
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 235
- ISBN
- 9780786427765
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