The origins of the American detective story / LeRoy Lad Panek.

Author/creator Panek, LeRoy
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2006.
Descriptionvii, 227 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Detective and mystery stories, American--History and criticism.
American fiction--19th century. --History and criticism.
American fiction--20th century. --History and criticism.
Crime in literature.
Detectives in literature.

Contents The first fifty years -- Enter the great detective -- Why not cops? -- The scientist hero? -- New science and pseudo science -- Journalists and journalism -- The private eye -- Women -- Lawyers and the law -- Everybody else -- Last thoughts.
Abstract "This volume covers the formative years of American detective fiction. It examines elements including the rise and decline of police as an institution; the parallel development of private detectives; and the birth of the crusading newspaper reporter. The work also looks at the beginnings of forensic science and criminology--and consequently, the detective story"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 219-223) and index.
LCCN 2006024368
ISBN0786427760 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9780786427765