Hallo! Tracked shipping to Austria with Delivery Duty Paid for just €3.99  

Ship to
Austria
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada Social Panics & Phantom Attackers
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Format
Paperback
ISBN13
9789819742714

Social Panics & Phantom Attackers

Robert E. Bartholomew (Author) · Palgrave Macmillan Ltd · Paperback

Social Panics & Phantom Attackers - Robert E. Bartholomew

Cheaper New Book Imported to Austria
Delivery: 09 Oct - 13 Oct Shipping: 16 to 17 business days.
46,38 €
Faster New Book Imported to Austria
Delivery: 21 Sep - 23 Sep Shipping: 2 to 3 business days.
56,94 €
Import costs and 10% VAT included in the price ✅
46,38 €

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "Social Panics & Phantom Attackers"

This book provides an accessible overview of one particular type of social panic: that of the phantom attacker. Such panics are characterised by outbreaks of sensational claims of attacks by mysterious figures that seem to emerge from nowhere, attack their innocent human and animal victims, only to vanish without a trace. Taking the recent wave of needle-spiking reports in Europe as a starting point, this book does more than just catalogue such outbreaks historically and geographically. It also ties the phenomenon of phantom assailants to the moral panics literature. Meticulously investigating archival sources, the authors examine the social construction of social panics and unearth the parallels between contemporary episodes and historical antecedents in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. Focusing on the sociohistorical and -cultural context, they uncover the role of mass media in creating and perpetuating these panics, which respond to anxieties pervading societies at particular points in history. Written in a lively style, this book is not only of interest for scholars and students of sociology, criminology, social psychology, media studies and history but also appeals to a lay audience interested in urban legends and true crime.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Paperback.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews