Villainy in Western Culture

"This book explores how western societies have used villains to sort insiders from outsiders and establish behavioral norms to support harmony and well-being. The author also discusses two related phenomena: the dramatic paring down of what is considered villainous in the West, and the proliferation of over-the-top villains in pop culture and mass media"--

Year

2016

Language

English

Publisher

McFarland

Editions

3

Pages

272

ISBN

9780786498680

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