Vampirology - by Kathryn Harkup (Paperback)

Name: Vampirology - by Kathryn Harkup (Paperback)
Brand: Royal Society of Chemistry
SKU: 94261508
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Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker first published the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of the lore is based in fact and can science explain the origins of the most famous fiend?
Author(s): Kathryn Harkup
278 Pages
Literary Criticism, Science Fiction + Fantasy

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Vampirology charts the murky waters of the vampire myth - from stories found in many cultures across the globe to our sympathetic pop-culture renditions today - to investigate how a scientific interpretation may shed light on the fears and phenomena of the vampire myth.

Book Synopsis

Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker first published the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of the lore is based in fact and can science explain the origins of the most famous fiend? Vampirology charts the murky waters of the vampire myth - from stories found in many cultures across the globe to our sympathetic pop-culture renditions today - to investigate how a scientific interpretation may shed light on the fears and phenomena of the vampire myth.

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Our fascination with the vampire myth has scarcely diminished since Bram Stoker's publication of the classic Dracula tale in 1897, but how much of the lore is based in fact and can science explain the origins of horror's most famous fiend? Vampirology charts the murky waters of the vampire myth - from stories found in many cultures across the globe to our sympathetic pop-culture renditions today - to investigate how a scientific interpretation may shed light on the fears and phenomena of the vampire myth.

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Fascinating, compelling and informative, Vampirology is a must-read for fans of vampire media, regardless of the form!

-- "Journal of Vampire Studies"

Dimensions (Overall): 8.98 Inches (H) x 5.98 Inches (W) x .79 Inches (D)

Weight: .95 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 278

Genre: Literary Criticism

Sub-Genre: Science Fiction + Fantasy

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Format: Paperback

Author: Kathryn Harkup

Language: English

Street Date: June 8, 2021

TCIN: 94261508

UPC: 9781839161575

Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-0437

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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