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Reclaiming The Archive: Feminism And Film History (Contemporary Approaches To Film And Media Studies)
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Reclaiming The Archive: Feminism And Film History Brings Together A Diverse Group Of International Feminist Scholars To Examine The Intersections Of Feminism, History, And Feminist Theory In Film. Editor Vicki Callahan Has Assembled Essays That Reflect A Range Of Methodological Approachesincluding Archival Work, Visual Culture, Reception Studies, Biography, Ethnohistorical Studies, Historiography, And Textual Analysisby A Diverse Group Of Film And Media Studies Scholars To Prove That Feminist Theory, Film History, And Social Practice Are Inevitably And Productively Intertwined.Essays In Reclaiming The Archive Investigate The Different Models Available In Feminist Film History And How Those Feminist Strategies Might Serve As Paradigmatic For Other Sites Of Feminist Intervention. Chapters Have An International Focus And Range Chronologically From Early Cinema To Postfeminist Texts, Organized Around The Key Areas Of Reception, Stars, And Authorship. A Final Section Examines The Very Definitions Of Feminism (Postfeminism), Cinema (Transmedia), And Archives (Virtual And Online) In Place Today.The Essays In Reclaiming The Archive Prove That A Significant Heritage Of Film Studies Lies In The Study Of Feminism In Film And Feminist Film Theory. Scholars Of Film History And Feminist Studies Will Appreciate The Breadth Of Work In This Volume.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Reclaiming the Archive: Feminism and Film History'? A: The book focuses on the intersections of feminism, history, and feminist theory in film, exploring how these elements are intertwined through various methodological approaches.
- Q: Who is the editor of this book? A: The editor of 'Reclaiming the Archive' is Vicki Callahan, who has assembled contributions from a diverse group of international feminist scholars.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the essays of this book? A: The essays cover topics such as archival work, visual culture, reception studies, biography, ethno-historical studies, historiography, and textual analysis.
- Q: How many pages does 'Reclaiming the Archive' contain? A: 'Reclaiming the Archive: Feminism and Film History' contains a total of 460 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Reclaiming the Archive' published? A: 'Reclaiming the Archive: Feminism and Film History' was published on April 15, 2010.
- Q: What types of scholars would benefit from reading this book? A: Scholars of film history and feminist studies will find the breadth of work in this volume particularly valuable.
- Q: Does this book include perspectives from different time periods in cinema? A: Yes, the chapters in the book range chronologically from early cinema to post-feminist texts, providing a comprehensive view of the subject.
- Q: Are there any sections that discuss the definitions of feminism and cinema? A: Yes, a final section of the book examines contemporary definitions of feminism, cinema, and archives, including discussions on post-feminism and transmedia.
- Q: What makes this book a significant contribution to film studies? A: This book is significant because it highlights the important heritage of film studies in the examination of feminism in film and feminist film theory.