Claudia Springer
James Dean Transfigured
- ISBN 13:
- 9780292714441
- author:
- Claudia Springer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Texas Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
James Dean Transfigured: A Study of Rebel Iconography in International Popular Culture The image of the teen rebel has become an enduring part of global popular culture, with James Dean's iconic status being just one example. Despite its ubiquity, this concept remains a powerful and versatile tool for advertisers and creators alike. In her groundbreaking study, Claudia Springer explores how rebel iconography is used in different contexts to convey meaning and challenge societal norms. Springer examines a range of texts from the US and abroad, including films, literature, poetry, websites, and advertisements, to understand how this imagery has been adapted and reinterpreted over time. By analyzing these diverse examples through a cultural studies lens, she sheds light on the complex ways in which rebel iconography reflects and shapes our understanding of contemporary adolescence. This book offers a nuanced exploration of the role of rebel iconography in international popular culture, revealing its power to both reflect and challenge societal attitudes towards youth and rebellion.
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