The Origins of the American Detective Story
Panek, Leroy
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
"This volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. It examines elements including the rise and decline of police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; and the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter. Thework also looks at the beginnings of forensic science and criminology--and consequently, the detective story"--Provided by publisher.
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0786427760
Dewey Decimal: 813/.087209
Library of Congress: 2006024368
Book Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc Pub
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 227
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