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The Psychology of Vampires

By David Cohen
Series: The Psychology of Everything
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The Psychology of Vampires by David Cohen delves into the enduring allure of vampires in modern culture, examining their origins in myth and history. The book traces vampire lore from John Polidori's 1819 tale to today’s diverse vampire identities, including sanguinarians and psychic vampires. It explores psychological theories, medical research, and cultural factors behind the fascination with vampirism, interweaving historical insights and reflections on human behaviour and belief systems.
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This book is suited for readers interested in psychology, mythology, cultural studies, and the historical background of vampire legends. It appeals to those curious about the intersection of folklore, mental health, and popular culture.

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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.

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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. Together with historical detail about Polidori’s eventful life, the book also examines the characteristics of vampires, and explores how and why people might identify as vampires today.

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.

Series: The Psychology of Everything

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138057678

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 136

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David Cohen Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Series: The Psychology of Everything

About the Author

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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