The 13 essays, like the ongoing project from which they emerged, explore the enduring influence and imagery of monsters and the monstrous on human culture throughout history. As well as examining specific monsters, they assess the role, function, and consequences of people, actions, or events identified as monstrous. The contributors are not identified beyond name. No index is provided. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)