McQuillan, Martin

Deconstructing Disney

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ISBN 13:: 9780745314518
author:: McQuillan, Martin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pluto Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 176
Genre:: Anthropology
Condition:: New
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Deconstructing Disney challenges traditional notions of conservative ideology and patriarchal values in popular culture. This book offers a critical examination of the Disney canon, exploring themes such as race, gender, and sexuality within the broader context of American contemporary culture. Eleanor Byrne and Martin McQuillan's analysis alternates between close readings of individual films and wider thematic concerns, providing a nuanced understanding of the cultural politics at play. The authors discuss a range of Disney movies, including Snow White, Peter Pan, and Mulan, to illustrate their arguments. By overturning classical oppositions and recognising the complexity of the Disney 'text', Deconstructing Disney provides a fresh perspective on popular culture and its impact on society.

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