Childbirth and Parenting in Horror Texts

This book examines childbirth and parenting in horror texts. By analysing new texts, and re-analysing commonly used texts with new feminist methodology, this study provides a unique contribution to the fields of gender and horror studies.

About the author

Amanda DiGioia is currently a doctoral student at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, UK. Amanda's thesis examines women in the Finnish heavy metal music scene. Her research interests include horror texts, feminist theory and Finnish culture and society. Amanda's work has been featured in Metal Music Studies, Horror Studies, and Fan Phenomena: Game of Thrones.

Summary

This book examines childbirth and parenting in horror texts. By analysing new texts, and re-analysing commonly used texts with new feminist methodology, this study provides a unique contribution to the fields of gender and horror studies.

Product details

• Authors: Amanda Digioia
• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9781787148826
• ISBN: 978-1-78714-882-6
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 145 g
• Series: Emerald Studies in Alternativi; Emerald Studies in Alternativity and Marginalization; Emerald Studies in Alternativi; Emerald Studies in Alternativity and Marginalization; Emerald Studies in Alternativity and Marginalization Book Set (2017-2019)
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories