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Morbidly curious : a scientist explains why we can't look away / Coltan Scrivner, PhD.

Van Pelt Library BF789.D4 S37 2025
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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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