Feminist Literary Theory: A Reader (Eagleton Mary)(Paperback)

Feminist Literary Theory: A Reader (Eagleton Mary)(Paperback)

Now in its third edition, Feminist Literary Theory remains the most comprehensive, single volume introduction to a vital and diverse field Fully revised and updated to reflect changes in the field over the last decade Includes extracts from all the major critics, critical approaches and

Feminist Film Theory and Pretty Woman (Ruti Mari)(Paperback)

In Feminist Film Theory and Pretty Woman, Mari Ruti traces the development of feminist film theory from its foundational concepts such as the male gaze, female spectatorship, and the masquerade of femininity to 21st-century analyses of neoliberal capitalism, consumerism, postfeminism, and the

Literary Theory - An Introduction (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback / softback)

First published in 1983, Literary Theory: An Introduction is probably the best-selling work of literary criticism in the world today. It propelled its author to a position of such influence and controversy within the British academy that even Prince Charles once described him as 'that dreadful

Literary Theory: The Complete Guide (Klages Mary)(Paperback)

Bringing together Mary Klages's bestselling introductory books Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexedand Key Terms in Literary Theoryinto one fully integrated and substantially revised, expanded and updated volume, this is an accessible and authoritative guide for anyone entering the often

Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction (Ryan Michael)(Paperback)

Literary Theory: A Practical Introduction, Third Edition, presents a comprehensive introduction to thefull range of contemporary approaches to the study of literature and culture, from formalism, structuralism, and historicism to ethnic, gender, and science studies.Introduces students to a variety

A Theory of Literary Production (Macherey Pierre)(Paperback)

Who is more important: the reader, or the writer? Originally published in French in 1966, Pierre Macherey's first and most famous work, A Theory of Literary Production dared to challenge perceived wisdom, and quickly established him as a pivotal figure in literary theory. The reissue of this work

Literary Theory for Beginners (Klages Mary)(Paperback)

Have you heard the terms structuralism and deconstruction and postmodernism but aren't really sure what they mean? Have you taken a whole course on literary criticism but are still feeling lost? Here's the book you need to sort it all out--and enjoy doing so In Literary Theory For Beginners, Mary

Gender and Political Theory: Feminist Reckonings (Hawkesworth Mary)(Pevná vazba)

Western political theory typically incorporates certain assumptions about sex and gender as natural, unvarying and 'pre-political.' This book critically examines these assumptions and shows how recent scholarship undermines the illusion that bodies exist outside politics and beyond the reach of the

How to Read Literature (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

A literary master's entertaining guide to reading with deeper insight, better understanding, and greater pleasure--'English 101 in a book.' (Michael Lindgren, Washington Post) What makes a work of literature good or bad? How freely can the reader interpret it? Could a nursery rhyme like Baa Baa

Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction (Tong Rosemarie)(Paperback)

A classic resource on feminist theory, Feminist Thought offers a clear, comprehensive, and incisive introduction to the major traditions of feminist theory, from liberal feminism, radical feminism, and Marxist and socialist feminism to care-focused feminism, psychoanalytic feminism, and

English Novel (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback)

Written by one of the world's leading literary theorists, this book provides a wide-ranging, accessible and humorous introduction to the English novel from Daniel Defoe to the present day. Covers the works of major authors, including Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Samuel Richardson, Laurence

After Theory (Eagleton Terry)(Paperback / softback)

Describes that cultural theory must start thinking ambitiously - not so that it can hand the West its legitimation, but so that it can seek to make sense of the grand narratives in which it is

Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center (Hooks Bell)(Paperback)

When Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center was first published in 1984, it was welcomed and praised by feminist thinkers who wanted a new vision. Even so, individual readers frequently found the theory 'unsettling' or 'provocative.' Today, the blueprint for feminist movement presented in the book

Literary Theory: An Anthology (Rivkin Julie)(Paperback)

The new edition of this bestselling literary theory anthology has been thoroughly updated to include influential texts from innovative new areas, including disability studies, eco-criticism, and ethics. Covers all the major schools and methods that make up the dynamic field of literary theory,

Literary Theory (Culler Jonathan)(Paperback)

What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? These are some of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in this new edition of his highly popular Very Short Introduction. Culler, an extremely lucid commentator and much admired in the field of literary theory, uses

Living a Feminist Life (Ahmed Sara)(Paperback)

In Living a Feminist Life Sara Ahmed shows how feminist theory is generated from everyday life and the ordinary experiences of being a feminist at home and at work. Building on legacies of feminist of color scholarship in particular, Ahmed offers a poetic and personal meditation on how feminists

Literary Theory: A Complete Introduction (Upstone Sara)(Paperback / softback)

Beginning theory: An introduction to literary and cultural theory: Fourth edition (Barry Peter)(Paperback)

Beginning theory has been helping students navigate through the thickets of literary and cultural theory for over two decades. This new and expanded fourth edition continues to offer readers the best single-volume introduction to the field. The bewildering variety of approaches, theorists and

Criminal Law, Cases and Materials (Lee Cynthia)(Pevná vazba)

Provides the reader with both critical race and critical feminist theory perspectives on criminal law while following a traditional format. All of the usual subject areas are covered, but the book is unique in highlighting the cultural context of substantive criminal

Discourse Theory and Practice - A Reader(Paperback / softback)

Queer Feminist Science Studies: A Reader (Cipolla Cyd)(Paperback)

Queer Feminist Science Studies takes a transnational, trans-species, and intersectional approach to this cutting-edge area of inquiry between women's, gender, and sexuality studies and science and technology studies (STS). The essays here 'queer'--or denaturalize and make strange--ideas that are

Feminist Legal Theory (Second Edition): A Primer (Levit Nancy)(Paperback)

Feminist legal theory is one of the most dynamic fields in the law, and it affects issues ranging from child custody to sexual harassment. Since its initial publication in 2006, Feminist Legal Theory: A Primer has received rave reviews. Now, in the completely updated second edition of this

Theory/Theatre: An Introduction (Fortier Mark)(Paperback)

Theory/Theatre is a unique and highly engaging introduction to literary theory as it relates to theatre and performance. It is a brilliantly clear and readable examination of current theoretical approaches, from semiotics and poststructuralism, through cultural materialism, postcolonial studies and

The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory (Cuddon J. A.)(Paperback)

'An indispensable work of reference' Times Literary Supplement The Penguin Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory is firmly established as a key work of reference in the complex and varied field of literary criticism. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most comprehensive and