Surveys theoretical perspectives on the mass media over the past thirty years. From statements by Marshall McLuhan and Jean Baudrillard to recent work by Ien Ang and Ann Gray, sections discuss the production and regulation of the mass media; the media text; and the reception and consumption of the media. Complete with an introduction and a guide to further reading.
This anthology compiles pivotal discussions from feminist film theory in Britain and the U.S. since 1970, highlighting key theoretical advancements and methodological changes that have shaped this evolving field.
A study of the key areas of issue and debate in feminist media studies over the past twenty years.
Stories of Unsettled Relations
Sue Thornham examines feminist filmmaking through the lens of space, place, time, and gender, analyzing a variety of contemporary films by women directors. She explores how representation is influenced by these elements, focusing on works by filmmakers like Jane Campion and Kathryn Bigelow, and films such as 'Daughters of the Dust' and 'Zero Dark Thirty'.
Sue Thornham's study explores issues in feminist filmmaking through an examination of a wide range of films by women filmmakers, ranging from the avant-garde to mainstream Hollywood, and from the 1970s to the present day, discussing directors including Sally Potter, Jane Campion, Julie Dash, Patricia Rozema and Lynne Ramsay.