The Science of Vampires by Katherine M. Ramsland (2002, Paperback)

Ramsland, Katherine M.

ISBN 10: 0425186164 / ISBN 13: 9780425186169

Published by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated, 2002

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Synopsis\nAre any vampire myths based on fact? Bloodsucking villain to guilt-ridden lonerwhat has inspired the redemption of the vampire in fiction and film? What is Vampire Personality Disorder? What causes a physical addiction to another person's blood? Are there any boundaries in the polysexual world of vampires? How could a vampire hide in today's world of advanced forensic science? What is the psychopathology of the vampire? What happens in the brain of a vampire's victim? Si., The concept of the vampire has evolved from Bram Stoker's supernatural creature of the night to the pop culture anti-hero of today's TV shows, hit movies, and bestselling novels. Where were these legends born? In what ways have they evolved? How much is actually true? This revealing book answers these questions and more: Are any vampire myths based on fact? What is Vampire Personality Disorder? What is the polysexual world of the vampire? Could a vampire hide in today's advanced world of forensic science? What happens to the brain of the vampire's victim? Based on fascinating interviews with forensic experts, creative artists, and real-life bloodsuckers, this is a vampire book like no other., � Are any vampire myths based on fact? � Bloodsucking villain to guilt-ridden lonerwhat has inspired the redemption of the vampire in fiction and film? � What is Vampire Personality Disorder? What causes a physical addiction to another person's blood? � Are there any boundaries in the polysexual world of vampires? � How could a vampire hide in today's world of advanced forensic science? � What is the psychopathology of the vampire? � What happens in the brain of a vampire's victim?Good condition copy, Text appears to be clean, Bump to book edges, Wear to over all book from storage, Folds, and or crease to book , nice solid book Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Vampires; Vampires; ISBN: 0425186164. ISBN/EAN: 9780425186169. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561024078.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Science of Vampires by Katherine M. Ramsland (2002, Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0425186164
• ISBN 13: 9780425186169
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Vampires

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Synopsis

·         Are any vampire myths based on fact?

·         Bloodsucking villain to guilt-ridden loner—what has inspired the redemption of the vampire in fiction and film?

·         What is Vampire Personality Disorder? What causes a physical addiction to another person’s blood?

·         Are there any boundaries in the polysexual world of vampires?

·         How could a vampire hide in today’s world of advanced forensic science?

·         What is the psychopathology of the vampire?

·         What happens in the brain of a vampire’s victim?

 

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About the Author

Katherine Ramsland began her career as a writer with Prism of the Night: A Biography of Anne Rice, and has since published 59 books, including the bestselling The Vampire Companion: The Official Guide to Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles. She holds graduate degrees in forensic psychology, clinical psychology, criminal justice, and philosophy. She teaches forensic psychology and criminal justice at DeSales University.