Satanic panic: the creation of a contemporary legend
Auteur :
Victor, Jeffrey S.
Éditeur :
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S.
ISBN :
9780812691924
Date de publication :
30 avr. 1999
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Explores the sociological dymanics underpinning the contemporary fear of satanism. The author shows how rumour can turn into "facts"; how groups set up to combat the satanism gain power and money; how the scare mirrors a moral crisis in America; and the continued effect of medieval folklore.