Karen Bloom Gevirtz Livres

Focusing on the representation of the Anglo-American eighteenth century in early twenty-first century film and television, this analysis delves into cultural studies, film studies, and adaptation theory. It explores how contemporary media engages with historical narratives, examining the motivations and implications of these portrayals in shaping modern perceptions of the past. Through critical analysis, the book sheds light on the interplay between history and contemporary storytelling.

Exploring the exclusion of women from the Scientific Revolution, this book delves into the historical narratives that sidelined female contributions to science. It highlights the significant losses incurred by this omission, both in terms of innovation and diverse perspectives. By examining the impact of gender bias on scientific progress, the author calls for a reevaluation of historical accounts and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the development of knowledge.

This book analyzes early twenty-first century film and television’s fascination with representing the Anglo-American eighteenth century. Grounded in cultural studies, film studies, and adaptation theory, the book examines how these works represented the eighteenth century to assuage anxieties about values, systems, and institutions at the start of a new millennium. The first two chapters reveal how films like Gulliver’s Travels (2010) or the remake of Poldark (2015) use history to establish the direct relationship between the eighteenth century and the twenty-first. The final chapters examine pairs of productions for how they address and legitimate different aspects of contemporary ideology such as attitudes toward race and gender, or the connection between technological and social progress.