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Fear of Agingtw6195 Guimaraes (ed.), Fear of Aging: Old Age in Horror Fiction and Film
João Paulo Guimarães (ed.)
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Abstract
In the genre of horror, elderly people are often used as a trope to evoke both a fear of death and a fear of aging. Old age is therefore equated with bodily, mental, or social decline. The contributors of this book investigate what exactly we are afraid of when we posit old age as a source of horror. The aim is to harness the thrills and pleasures of horror to think about how quality of life can be improved in old age and how elderly people can be better integrated in our ever fearful and suspicious societies.
Literary studies: general LITERARY CRITICISM / General Literary studies: general Age groups: the elderly Medicine: general issues SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gerontology MEDICAL / General LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory MUSIC / History & Criticism SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Gay Studies ART / General ART / American / General PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies MEDICAL / Ethics PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy HISTORY / Social History SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture Age groups: the elderly Medicine: general issues Literary theory Theory of music & musicology Rock & Pop music Gender studies, gender groups Gay & Lesbian studies The arts: general issues History of art / art & design styles Film theory & criticism Media studies Medical ethics & professional conduct Social &
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