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Urban Legends

Xena Mindhurst

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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"Urban Legends" explores the fascinating world of modern folklore, examining why certain stories captivate our collective imagination and persist across generations despite their often implausible nature. This comprehensive analysis investigates how these tales evolve from traditional oral stories to viral social media phenomena, reflecting our society's deepest fears and cultural values.

 
Through a blend of sociological research and psychological insights, the book reveals how urban legends serve as contemporary moral parables that help communities process real-world threats and social changes. The book presents its findings through three distinct sections, beginning with a theoretical framework rooted in cognitive psychology and social network theory.

 
Through detailed case studies of famous legends like "The Hook Man" and "The Vanishing Hitchhiker," readers discover how these stories adapt to new technologies while maintaining their core narrative elements. The analysis is particularly relevant in today's digital age, where social media has transformed how legends spread and evolve, often intersecting with conspiracy theories and misinformation campaigns.

 
What sets this work apart is its interdisciplinary approach, combining traditional folklore collection methods with modern data analytics and social media tracking. While maintaining scholarly rigor, the book remains accessible to general readers, offering practical tools for critical thinking and legend assessment. By examining archived newspapers, police reports, and firsthand accounts, it separates fact from fiction while explaining the psychological mechanisms that make these stories believable and shareable across different cultural contexts.
Disponibile da: 31/01/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 138 pagine.

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