Folklore, Horror Stories, and the Slender Man: The Development of an Internet Mythology
Description
The Slender Man entered the general popular consciousness in May 2014, when two young girls led a third girl into a wooded area and stabbed her. Examining the growth of the online horror phenomenon, this book introduces unique attributes of digital culture and establishes a needed framework for studies of other Internet memes and mythologies.Product Details
Price
$74.74
Publisher
Palgrave Pivot
Publish Date
December 05, 2014
Pages
143
Dimensions
5.5 X 0.5 X 8.5 inches | 0.76 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781137498526
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About the Author
Shira Chess is Assistant Professor in the Department of Telecommunications at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Georgia, USA.Eric Newsom is Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Central Missouri, USA.
