Family Fictions by Sarah Harwood

Family Fictions by Sarah Harwood

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Family Fictions explores images and narratives of the family in recent Hollywood cinema. This is the first in-depth analysis of this important topic which explores how problematic representations of the family were in a period when the family was a pivotal political and social issue.

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Family Fictions by Sarah Harwood

Family Fictions explores images and narratives of the family in recent Hollywood cinema. This is the first in-depth analysis of this important topic which explores how problematic representations of the family were in a period when the family was a pivotal political and social issue. Through close textual analysis of the biggest box-office hits of recent years, this book demonstrates the volatility of family representations and the instability of its narrative and ideological functions. Well-known films discussed, include Kramer versus Kramer , E.T. and Look Who's Talking.
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ISBN 13 9780333648445
ISBN 10 0333648447
Title Family Fictions
Author Sarah Harwood
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Year published 1997-03-05
Number of pages 265
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.