Don't get in that car without looking in the back seat! Everyone
has heard the story about such-and-such, and while it sounds
impossible, so-and-so swears that it must be true. Often gory,
disgusting, shocking, and surprising, urban legends are central to
everyday experience. From high schools and colleges to offices and
organizations, urban legends are everywhere. This book collects
more than 150 urban legends from around the world, such as The
Mutilated Shopper, The Devil at the Disco, and The Thug in the Back
Seat. The tales are grouped in thematic chapters, and each entry
includes an introductory discussion of the legend and its presence
in popular culture, the text of the legend, suggestions for further
reading, and cross-references to similar tales. The volume closes
with a selected, general bibliography and a detailed index.
Literature students will welcome the opportunity to read and write
about these legends, social studies students will value them as a
reflection of contemporary culture, and general readers will enjoy
browsing them and learning more about their background and
significance. Don't pick up that hitchhiker! Don't get in that car
without looking in the back seat! If you knew what they put in
that, no way would you eat it! Urban legends are central to
everyday experience. Everyone has heard the story about
such-and-such, and while it sounds impossible, so-and-so swears
that it must be true. These legends are everywhere, from high
schools and colleges to offices and organizations. They appear in
films, television series, and novels, and are now widely spread
over the Internet. This book collects and annotates more than 150
urban legends from around the world and is a valuable resource for
students, general readers, and anyone interested in contemporary
culture.
General
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2007 |
| First published: |
April 2007 |
| Authors: |
Gillian Bennett
• Paul Smith
|
| Dimensions: |
254 x 178 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
376 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-33952-3 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-313-33952-X |
| Barcode: |
9780313339523 |
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