Pictures of girlhood : modern female adolescence on film / Sarah Hentges.
Pictures of girlhood : modern female adolescence on film / Sarah Hentges.
Pictures of girlhood : modern female adolescence on film / Sarah Hentges.
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2006.
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N791.43652/24
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Language
English
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Physical content
vii, 258 : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
American adolescence: girls' mainstream terrain ; A possessive investment in the mainstream ; Coming of age narratives: some mainstream contours -- Negotiating American culture: traversing our own paths ; Coming of age narratives: girls' experiences from the margins ; Negotiating sex and sexuality.
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2006.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
c2006.
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Summary
"The "coming of age" tale has been a popular genre of film for decades. However, young women have been forced to consume stereotypical versions of themselves in these movies. This study provides the reader with a variety of cultural reference points regarding the individual and collective American coming of age story"--Provided by publisher.
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Pictures of girlhood : modern female adolescence on film / Sarah Hentges.
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Notes
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Includes index.
Filmography: p. 235-247.
Bibliography: p. 249-251.
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N791.43652/24
Record Identifier
74VK6qd7gEWX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK6qd7gEWX
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ISBN
0786424028 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786424023 (softcover : alk. paper)
DDC
791.43652352
MMS ID
991020812759702626
