Worrier State : Risk, Anxiety and Moral Panic in South Africa - 9781526171887

This book investigates how different cultures of fear manifest in South African social and mainstream media, arguing that fear and other emotions are a critical lens for understanding contemporary life. It discusses the myth of 'white genocide'; so-called 'Satanist' murders; township urban legends; and white suburban anxieties. -- .

• | : Nicky Falkof
• | Publisher: Manchester University Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 06, 2023
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 248 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 1526171880
• | ISBN-13: 9781526171887