Mulvey, Laura
Visual and Other Pleasures (Language, Discourse, Society)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781403992468
- author:
- Mulvey, Laura
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Feminism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Laura Mulvey's groundbreaking collection of essays has been reissued in a new edition. In this updated version, Mulvey reflects on the historical and personal contexts that shaped her influential article "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema", and revises her theories in light of recent technological advancements. This collection of essays explores the intersection of film, feminism, and society, offering insights into the ways in which media representation can both reflect and shape cultural attitudes. With its enduring relevance to contemporary debates about representation and power, this book remains a significant contribution to feminist theory and film studies. First published in 1989, "Visual and Other Pleasures" has been revised for a new generation of readers, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.