Adilifu Nama

Race on the QT

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ISBN 13:
9780292772366
author:
Adilifu Nama
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University of Texas Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
186
Dimensions:
15.2 x 1.9 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Multicultural Studies
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.26

Description

The films of Quentin Tarantino are known for their unflinching portrayal of violence and racism. However, beyond the controversy surrounding these themes is a complex exploration of racial anxieties in American society. Adilifu Nama's book, Race on the QT, examines how Tarantino's films engage with longstanding racial discourses and hint at emerging trends. Through a close analysis of six key films, Nama deconstructs the racial dynamics woven into Tarantino's work. He looks beyond the director's personal views to explore what his filmic body of work has said about race in America. This nuanced approach reveals both the problematic elements and the ways in which Tarantino's films reflect and shape American society. By examining the symbolic, metaphorical, literal, impolite, cynical, sarcastic, crude, and brilliant aspects of Tarantino's films, Nama offers a thought-provoking analysis of racial politics in America.

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