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* An accessible text giving an overview of contemporary depictions
of transgender men and women in film * Structured around film
genres including the costume drama, the musical and the action film
* films discussed are contemporary, popular, films from
Anglophonic, Asian, European and Latin American cinema
* An accessible text giving an overview of contemporary depictions
of transgender men and women in film * Structured around film
genres including the costume drama, the musical and the action film
* films discussed are contemporary, popular, films from
Anglophonic, Asian, European and Latin American cinema
The films of John Hughes (1950-2009) have enjoyed popular and
critical success alike, from his first scripts in the early 1980s
through to his celebrated work later in the decade and into the
1990s. While Hughes is best remembered for his stories about
teenagers, such as Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club
(1985) and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), almost all of his films
deal with comical conflicts within everyday American families. He
directed eight films and wrote over thirty in a career spanning a
quarter of a century, and is fondly remembered for influencing
American perceptions of - and appreciation for - the daily lives of
(primarily) common citizens. This wide-ranging collection examines
the films of John Hughes from diverse angles, considering how he
depicted young characters, how he revealed the humour of family
life, and how his films subtly critiqued social issues such as
class, race, gender, education and domestic relationships.
This Norton Critical Edition includes: The first edition (1861),
with the editors' explanatory annotations, introduction, and
glossary of the people of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.
Three illustrations. Key public statements by Harriet Jacobs,
William C. Nell, the Reverend Francis J. Grimke, and others. A rich
selection of correspondence by Harriet Jacobs, Lydia Maria Child,
and John Greenleaf Whittier, suggesting Incidents's initial
reception. Ten major critical essays, six of them new to the Second
Edition. A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography. About the Series
Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton
Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for
undergraduate readers. The three-part format-annotated text,
contexts, and criticism-helps students to better understand,
analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range
of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in
digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources
students need.
Few films in the twenty-first century have represented
coming-of-age with the beauty and brutality of Bande de Filles (or
Girlhood). This book provides an in-depth examination of Celine
Sciamma's film, focusing on its portrayal of female adolescence in
contemporary Paris. Motivated by the absence of black female
characters in French cinema, Sciamma represents the lives of
figures that have passed largely unnoticed on the big screen. While
observing the girls' tough circumstances, Sciamma's film emphasises
the joy and camaraderie found in female friendships. This book
places Girlhood in its cinematic as well as its sociocultural
context. Pop music, urban violence, and female friendships are all
considered here in a book that draws out the complexity of
Sciamma's deceptively simple portrayal of coming-of-age.
Thoughtful, concise, and deeply contemporary, this book is perfect
for students, scholars, and general readers interested in youth
cultures, European cinema, gender, and sexuality.
A concise, superbly illustrated (print + electronic) textbook that
brings together a reliable, clear and up to date guide to surface
anatomy and its underlying gross anatomy, combined with a practical
application of ultrasound and other imaging modalities. A thorough
understanding of surface anatomy remains a critical part of
clinical practice, but with improved imaging technology, portable
ultrasound is also fast becoming integral to routine clinical
examination and effective diagnosis. This unique new text combines
these two essential approaches to effectively understanding
clinical anatomy and reflects latest approaches within modern
medical curricula. It is tailored specifically to the needs of
medical students and doctors in training and will also prove
invaluable to the wide range of allied health students and
professionals who need a clear understanding of visible and
palpable anatomy combined with anatomy as seen on ultrasound.
Concise text and high quality illustrations, photographs, CT, MRI
and ultrasound scans provide a clear, integrated understanding of
the anatomical basis for modern clinical practice Highly accessible
and at a level appropriate for medical students and a wide range of
allied health students and professionals Reflects current
curriculum trend of heavily utilizing living anatomy and ultrasound
to learn anatomy Supplementary video content showing live
ultrasound scans and guided areas of surface anatomy to bring
content to life and reflect current teaching and clinical settings
An international advisory panel appointed to add expertise and
ensure relevance to the variety of medical and allied health
markets Inclusion of latest ultrasound image modalities Designed to
complement and enhance the highly successful Gray's family of
texts/atlases although also effective as a stand-alone or alongside
other established anatomy resources
The much-anticipated Third Edition brings together the work of 140
writers from 1746 to the present writing in all genres, as well as
performers of vernacular forms from spirituals and sermons to jazz
and hip hop. Fresh scholarship, new visuals and media, and new
selections with an emphasis on contemporary writers combine to make
The Norton Anthology of African American Literature an even better
teaching tool for instructors and an unmatched value for students."
The films of John Hughes (1950-2009) have enjoyed popular and
critical success alike, from his first scripts in the early 1980s
through to his celebrated work later in the decade and into the
1990s. While Hughes is best remembered for his stories about
teenagers, such as Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club
(1985) and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), almost all of his films
deal with comical conflicts within everyday American families. He
directed eight films and wrote over thirty in a career spanning a
quarter of a century, and is fondly remembered for influencing
American perceptions of - and appreciation for - the daily lives of
(primarily) common citizens. This wide-ranging collection examines
the films of John Hughes from diverse angles, considering how he
depicted young characters, how he revealed the humour of family
life, and how his films subtly critiqued social issues such as
class, race, gender, education and domestic relationships.
Refocus: The Films of Amy Heckerling is the first book-length study
of the work of Amy Heckerling, the phenomenally popular director
and screenwriter of Clueless and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. As
such, the book constitutes a significant intervention in Film
Studies, prompting a reconsideration of the importance of
Heckerling both in the development of Teen cinema, and as a figure
in Hollywood comedy. As part of the Refocus series, the volume
brings together outstanding original essays examining Heckerling's
work from a variety of perspectives, including film, television and
cultural studies and is destined to be used widely in undergraduate
teaching.
Rethinking the Hollywood Teen Movie is the first academic monograph
to consider the aesthetic and narrative potential of this highly
popular, yet often overlooked, film genre. Reconsidering tropes
such as the male juvenile delinquent figure, the makeover and the
teen vampire, the book uses a series of detailed case studies of
films like Rebel Without a Cause, Grease, Heathers and Twilight to
explore the genre's relation to critical concepts of
intersectionality, postfeminism and the posthuman. This book is an
innovative overview of the Hollywood teen movie and its
construction of teen identity.
The much-anticipated Third Edition brings together the work of 140
writers from 1746 to the present writing in all genres, as well as
performers of vernacular forms from spirituals and sermons to jazz
and hip hop. Fresh scholarship, new visuals and media, and new
selections with an emphasis on contemporary writers combine to make
The Norton Anthology of African American Literature an even better
teaching tool for instructors and an unmatched value for students."
Rethinking the Hollywood Teen Movie is the first academic monograph
to consider the aesthetic and narrative potential of this highly
popular, yet often overlooked, film genre. Reconsidering tropes
such as the male juvenile delinquent figure, the makeover and the
teen vampire, the book uses a series of detailed case studies of
key films like Rebel Without a Cause, Grease, Heathers and Twilight
to explore the genre's relation to key critical concepts of
intersectionality, postfeminism and the posthuman, and provides an
innovative overview of the Hollywood teen movie and its
construction of teen identity.
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This is the first book-length study of the work of Amy Heckerling,
the phenomenally popular director and writer of Clueless and Fast
Times at Ridgemont High. As such, the book constitutes a
significant intervention in Film Studies, prompting a
reconsideration of the importance of Heckerling both to the
development of teen cinema and as a figure in Hollywood comedy. As
part of the ReFocus series, the volume brings together outstanding
original and previously published work, examining Heckerling's work
from an interdisciplinary perspective. In addition, an interview is
planned with the director herself, who will be invited to reflect
on her own work in light of the essays. Teen cinema, film and
television comedy and the place of female directors in genre cinema
are all considered here in a book that attempts to go 'beyond
Clueless' and examine the significance of the work of Amy
Heckerling.
The much-anticipated Third Edition brings together the work of 140
writers from 1746 to the present writing in all genres, as well as
performers of vernacular forms from spirituals and sermons to jazz
and hip hop. Fresh scholarship, new visuals and media, and new
selections with an emphasis on contemporary writers combine to make
The Norton Anthology of African American Literature an even better
teaching tool for instructors and an unmatched value for students."
This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.
This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.
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