The origins of the American detective story:

"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 for...

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Main Author: Panek, LeRoy Lad 1943-2021 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers [2006]
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Online Access:UBW01
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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.
Item Description:"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.
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (VII, 227 Seiten)
ISBN:9780786481385

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