Island of the assassins: Cannabis, spectacle, and terror in Alex Garland's The beach
Authors
Stephenson, WilliamAffiliation
University College ChesterPublication Date
2005-06
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This article discusses the use of the cannabis, spectacle, and terror in Alex Garland's novel, The Beach. The author argues that Garland's novel is a most contemporary text, exposing disturbing contradictions in the West's current ideology and behavior.Citation
Critique: Studies in Contemporary Fiction, 2005, 46(4), pp. 369-381Publisher
Taylor & FrancisAdditional Links
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This article was submitted to the RAE2008 for the University of Chester - English Language & Literature.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.3200/CRIT.46.4.369-381