Satanic Panic by Kier-La Janisse
Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s
The book delves into the moral hysteria that swept through North America during the 1980s and early 1990s, known as the Satanic Panic. It explores how fear of satanic ritual abuse and occult influences permeated popular culture, media, and the justice system, leading to widespread paranoia and numerous wrongful accusations. Through a collection of essays and interviews, the book examines the cultural, social, and psychological factors that fueled this phenomenon, highlighting its impact on music, film, and literature, as well as its lasting legacy on society's perception of the occult and moral panics.
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- 2015
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- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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