Pictures of girlhood : modern female adolescence on film / Sarah Hentges.
Hentges, Sarah, 1976-
2006
PN1995.9.G57 H36 2006 (Mapit)
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Title
Pictures of girlhood : modern female adolescence on film / Sarah Hentges.
Author
Hentges, Sarah, 1976-
ISBN
9780786424023 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786424028 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Publication Details
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2006.
Language
English
Description
vii, 258 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Call Number
PN1995.9.G57 H36 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/652352
Summary
"The "coming of age" tale has been a popular genre of film for decades. However, young women have been forced to consume stereotypical versions of themselves in these movies. This study provides the reader with a variety of cultural reference points regarding the individual and collective American coming of age story"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-251) and index.
Filmography: p. 235-247.
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