Crime and the Imaginary of Disaster: Post-Apocalyptic by M. Yar

By M. Yar

This examine explores the 'imaginary of catastrophe' that looks in well known fictions in regards to the apocalyptic breakdown of society. concentrating on representations of crime, legislations, violence, vengeance and justice, it argues that an exploration post-apocalyptic story-telling provide us precious insights into social anxieties.

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