What Happens Next? Contemporary Urban Legends and Popular Culture

This fascinating book uncovers the history behind urban legends and explains how the contemporary iterations of familiar fictional tales provide a window into the modern concerns—and digital advancements—of our society.

• Extended examples of the literature and references to contemporary legends

• Relevant, insightful comments from seasoned authors in the genre

• A comprehensive overview of recent available research

• A list of Internet sites that debunk or confirm urban legends