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Defining Women: Television And The Case Of Cagney And Lacey
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Defining Women Explores The Social And Cultural Construction Of Gender And The Meanings Of Woman, Women, And Femininity As They Were Negotiated In The Pioneering Television Series Cagney And Lacey, Starring Two Women As New York City Police Detectives. Julie D'Acci Illuminates The Tensions Between The Television Industry, The Series Production Team, The Mainstream And Feminist Press, Various Interest Groups, And Television Viewers Over Competing Notions Of What Women Could Or Could Not Benot Only On Television But In Society At Large. Cagney And Lacey, Which Aired From 1981 To 1988, Was Widely Recognized As An Innovative Treatment Of Working Women And Developed A Large And Loyal Following. While Researching This Book, D'Acci Had Unprecedented Access To The Set, To Production Meetings, And To The Complete Production Files, Including Correspondence From Network Executives, Publicity Firms, And Thousands Of Viewers. She Traces The Often Heated Debates Surrounding The Development Of Women Characters And The Representation Of Feminism On Primetime Television, Shows How The Series Was Reconfigured As A 'Woman'S Program, ' And Investigates Questions Of Female Spectatorship And Feminist Readings. Although She Focuses On Cagney And Lacey, D'Acci Discusses Many Other Examples From The History Of American Television.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Defining Women: Television and the Case of Cagney and Lacey'? A: The book explores the social and cultural construction of gender, specifically how femininity and women's roles were portrayed in the television series Cagney and Lacey.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Defining Women' is Julie D'Acci.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 27, 1994.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Defining Women' have? A: The book contains 360 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is a paperback edition.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book regarding Cagney and Lacey? A: The book discusses themes of female representation, the debates around women's roles in television, and the impact of feminism as depicted in the series.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in feminist media studies? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into feminist media studies and the representation of women in television.
- Q: What unique access did the author have while researching this book? A: Julie D'Acci had unprecedented access to the set, production meetings, and complete production files, including correspondence from network executives and viewer feedback.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is the First Trade Paperback edition of 'Defining Women'.