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Cinematernity: Film, Motherhood, Genre
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Publishing Details
Full Title:
Cinematernity: Film, Motherhood, Genre
Contributors:
By (Author) Lucy Fischer
Series:
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Imprint:
Princeton University Press
Publication Date:
28th June 2016
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
Tertiary Education
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
791.4365252
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Hardback
Number of Pages:
262
Dimensions:
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
Weight:
539g
Description
Noting that motherhood is a common metaphor for film production, Lucy Fischer undertakes the first investigation of how the topic of motherhood presents itself throughout a wide range of film genres. Until now discussions of maternity have focused mainly on melodramas, which, along with musicals and screwball comedies, have traditionally been viewe
Reviews
"Erudite and insightful, great portions of the book are excellent."--Choice
