Stories of Childhood

Evolving Portrayals in Books and Films

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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This study questions the widely held perception that books, as an artistic medium, are superior to and more respectable than film or television, sometimes considered frivolous and pernicious. Criticism of both the big and small screens often obscures their signal accomplishments and the entertainment and insight they provide. The author analyzes our distaste for these media--and the romanticizing of the printed word that accompanies it--and argues that books and films are in fact quite complementary. A broad survey of film and TV offerings explores what enacted narratives have taught us about the nature of childhood.

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Utgivningsdatum2015-11-03
Mått152 x 229 x 15 mm
Vikt408 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor292
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786471324

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction—The Roots and Branches of Children’s MediaPart I: Books and Films1. The Media: What Was I Scared Of?2. From Confrontation to Conciliation: Not Worrying So Much and Learning to Love the MediaPart II: Defining Childhood—Evolving Representations and Realities3. The Angel Child4. Idealism, Sentimentality and the Advent of Film5. The Problem with Perfection and Ways Forward6. Bad Boys and Demon Seeds7. Reconciling and Synthesizing Polar Positions8. Adults and Children, Mutually ImplicatedChapter NotesBibliographyFilmographyIndex