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Morbidly curious : a scientist explains why we can't look away / Coltan Scrivner, PhD.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Scrivner, Coltan, Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Death--Psychological aspects.
- Death.
- Horror.
- Horror films--Appreciation.
- Horror films.
- Physical Description:
- 260 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Penguin Books, [2025]
- Summary:
- "The leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity explains our spooky, gory, and macabre fascinations"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Why We Can't Look Away
- The Evolution of a Morbidly Curious Creature
- Maleficent Minds
- Paranormal Perceptions
- Vicarious Violence
- Intriguing Injuries
- The Demons in Our Dreams
- The Dark Empath
- Scary Movies in Scary Times
- Terrifying Therapy
- The Kids Are All Spooky
- A Misunderstood Virtue.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version Scrivner, Coltan Morbidly curious
- ISBN:
- 9780143137344
- 0143137344
- OCLC:
- 1484603793
- Publisher Number:
- 90102764318
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