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Author Dresner, Lisa M., 1967-

Title The female investigator in literature, film, and popular culture / Lisa M. Dresner.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2007]
©2007
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Description vii, 232 pages ; 23 cm
Summary "In this book the author examines how women detectives are portrayed in film, in literature and on TV. Chapters examine the portrayal of female investigators in each of these four genres: the Gothic novel, the lesbian detective novel, television, and film"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and (pages 183-227) index.
Contents The female gothic novel and the "almost-detective" -- Lesbian detectives have car trouble -- The socio-cultural determinants of the role of the female investigator on television -- Why female investigators in Hollywood film are intrinsically mad -- A case study of Rebecca.
Subject Detective and mystery stories, English -- History and criticism.
Horror tales, English -- History and criticism.
English fiction -- Women authors -- History and criticism.
Detective and mystery stories, American -- History and criticism.
American fiction -- Women authors -- History and criticism.
Women detectives in literature.
Women detectives in mass media.
Popular culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Other Form: Online version: Dresner, Lisa M., 1967- Female investigator in literature, film, and popular culture. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2007 (OCoLC)608146205
ISBN 0786426543
9780786426546
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