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Different Bodies - by Marja Evelyn Mogk (Paperback)

Different Bodies - by  Marja Evelyn Mogk (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This is a collection of 19 new essays by 21 different authors. It focuses on contemporary film and television (1989 to the present). The essays are divided into three sections. The book as a whole is designed to be accessible to readers new to disability studies, while also contributing significantly to the field"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This collection of 19 new essays by 21 authors from the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia and India focuses on contemporary film and television (1989 to the present) from those countries as well as from China, Korea, Thailand and France. The essays are divided into two parts. The first includes critical readings of narrative film and television. The second includes contributions on documentaries, biopics and autobiographically-informed films. The book as a whole is designed to be accessible to readers new to disability studies while also contributing significantly to the field. An introduction gives background on disability studies and appendices provide a filmography and a list of suggested reading.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"the range of topics is impressive and intriguing...highly recommended"--<i>Choice</i>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Marja Evelyn Mogk</b> is a professor of English and Theater Arts at California Lutheran University where she teaches courses in film, drama and writing.

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