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Author:

Panek, LeRoy.

Title:

The origins of the American detective story / LeRoy Lad Panek.

Publisher:

McFarland & Co.,

Copyright Date:

c2006

Description:

vii, 227 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism.
American fiction--19th century--History and criticism.
American fiction--20th century--History and criticism.
Crime in literature.
Detectives in literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-223) and index.

Contents:

The first fifty years -- Enter the great detective -- Why not cops? -- The scientist hero? -- New science and pseudo science -- Journalists and journalism -- The private eye -- Women -- Lawyers and the law -- Everybody else -- Last thoughts.

Summary:

"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. The work also looks at the beginnings of forensic science and criminology--and consequently, the detective story"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786427760
9780786427765
9780786427765 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786427760 (pbk. : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)70803382

LCCN:

2006024368

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)