Crime and the Imaginary of Disaster
Post-Apocalyptic Fictions and the Crisis of Social Order
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | M. Yar | ISBN: | 9781137509079 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | May 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot | Language: | English |
| Author: | M. Yar |
| ISBN: | 9781137509079 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | May 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Pivot |
| Language: | English |
This study explores the 'imaginary of disaster' that appears in popular fictions about the apocalyptic breakdown of society. Focusing on representations of crime, law, violence, vengeance and justice, it argues that an exploration post-apocalyptic story-telling offer us valuable insights into social anxieties.
This study explores the 'imaginary of disaster' that appears in popular fictions about the apocalyptic breakdown of society. Focusing on representations of crime, law, violence, vengeance and justice, it argues that an exploration post-apocalyptic story-telling offer us valuable insights into social anxieties.
