Railton, Diane
Music Video and the Politics of Representation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780748633234
- author:
- Railton, Diane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Edinburgh University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.6 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Popular culture
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Music Video and the Politics of Representation by Diane Railton and Paul Watson explores the complex relationship between music and visual media. This thought-provoking analysis examines how music videos shape our understanding of cultural identity, narrative, and representation. Through a series of engaging case studies, the authors challenge traditional approaches to film studies and popular music studies, connecting them with new debates about feminism and feminist theory. The result is a fresh and timely examination that sheds light on the forms, pleasures, and politics of music videos in the 21st century. Ideal for Media Studies students and anyone interested in popular music and cultural studies, this book offers a thorough overview of the music video as a visual medium, providing new insights into its role in contemporary culture.