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Book SynopsisThis anthology brings together the key statements from the main debates in feminist film theory in Britain and the United States since 1970. The book maps the impact of major theoretical developments on this growing field, in terms of both theoretical shifts and changes in methodologies.
Trade ReviewLike feminist theory in general, feminist film theory has undergone considerable change and revision since its heady days of the early 1970s. This collection of 23 representative essays and extracts illustrates this history extremely well, providing a useful framework for understanding the variety to be found in feminist film analysis ...The range of material, and helpful introductions, make this an ideal teaching text. Like feminist theory in general, feminist film theory has undergone considerable change and revision since its heady days of the early 1970s. This collection of 23 representative essays and extracts illustrates this history extremely well, providing a useful framework for understanding the variety to be found in feminist film analysis ...The range of material, and helpful introductions, make this an ideal teaching text.
