The Psychology of Vampires, 9781138057678
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From sanguinarians who drink blood, to psychic vampires who suck the energy from those around them, The Psychology of Vampires explores the absorbing connections between vampirism and psychology, theology, medicine and culture.

The Psychology of Vampires

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  • Paperback

    136 pages

  • Release Date

    9 October 2018

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Summary

Why have vampires become such a feature of modern culture? Can vampire-like conditions be explained by medical research? Is there a connection between vampirism and Freud?

The Psychology of Vampires presents a captivating look at the origins of vampires in myth and history, and the psychological theories which try to explain why they fascinate us. It traces the development of vampires from the first ever vampire tale, written by John Polidori in 1819, to their modern cultural legacy…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781138057678
ISBN-10:1138057673
Author:David Cohen
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:136
Release Date:9 October 2018
Weight:180g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
Series:The Psychology of Everything
About The Author

David Cohen

David Cohen is a psychologist, film maker, writer and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. His books include the best-selling Diana, Death of a Goddess on the controversies surrounding the Princess’ death and Great Psychologists as Parents, and his film on the Soham murders was nominated for a BAFTA award.

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