The Origins of the American Detective Story

"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.

שנה

2006

שפה

English

הוצאה

McFarland & Company

מהדורות

1

עמודים

235

ISBN

9780786427765

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