The Politics of Horror
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The Politics of Horror features contributions from scholars in a variety of fields—political science, English, communication studies, and others—that explore the connections between horror and politics. How might resources drawn from the study of politics inform our readings of, and conversations about, horror? In what ways might horror provide a useful lens through which to consider enduring questions in politics and political thought? And what insights might be drawn from horror as we consider contemporary political issues? In turning to horror, the contributors to this volume offer fresh provocations to inform a broad range of discussions of politics.
Damien K. Picariello is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina Sumter, USA.
The Politics of Horror features contributions from scholars in a variety of fields—political science, English, communication studies, and others—that explore the connections between horror and politics. How might resources drawn from the study of politics inform our readings of, and conversations about, horror? In what ways might horror provide a useful lens through which to consider enduring questions in politics and political thought? And what insights might be drawn from horror as we consider contemporary political issues? In turning to horror, the contributors to this volume offer fresh provocations to inform a broad range of discussions of politics.
Utilizes horror as a lens through which to explore politics Offers reader-friendly introductions to issues in politics and political thought Compiles conversations at the intersection of political science, philosophy, film studies, English, comics studies, and other fields
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Damien K. Picariello
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“The Politics of Horror illustrates how horror is not simply a cinematic genre, but a framework or mode of representation that helps us diagnose our political neurosis. Exploring the range of our collective nightmares—from film and television to comics and live action role play—this collection illustrates how horror, the apocalyptic, and the uncanny are fraught yet valuable resources for making sense of the political.”
—Casey Ryan Kelly, Director of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor, University of Nebraska, USA, and author of Apocalypse Man: The Death Drive and the Rhetoric of White Masculine Victimhood (2020)
“Picariello has compiled a fascinating collection of works, providing new insight as to the symbiotic relationship between horror media and the political landscape in the online age. As a die-hard student of frightening fiction, it comes as a welcome reminder of how the media we consume shapes the world we live in—making a compelling case for horror as the most relevant genre in modern entertainment.”
—Tyler MacIntyre, Director of Tragedy Girls
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