Boys In Children S Literature And Popular Culture

Author : Annette Wannamaker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135923594

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Boys in Children's Literature and Popular Culture by Annette Wannamaker Pdf

Boys in Children’s Literature and Popular Culture proposes new theoretical frameworks for understanding the contradictory ways masculinity is represented in popular texts consumed by boys in the United States. The popular texts boys like are often ignored by educators and scholars, or are simply dismissed as garbage that boys should be discouraged from enjoying. However, examining and making visible the ways masculinity functions in these texts is vital to understanding the broad array of works that make up children’s culture and form dominant versions of masculinity. Such popular texts as Harry Potter, Captain Underpants, and Japanese manga and anime often perform rituals of subject formation in overtly grotesque ways that repulse adult readers and attract boys. They often use depictions of the abject – threats to bodily borders – to blur the distinctions between what is outside the body and what is inside, between what is "I" and what is "not I." Because of their reliance on depictions of the abject, those popular texts that most vigorously perform exaggerated versions of masculinity also create opportunities to make dominant masculinity visible as a social construct.

Author : Gary Westfahl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2000-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313030284

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Science Fiction, Children's Literature, and Popular Culture by Gary Westfahl Pdf

In a constantly changing world, individuals are forever growing to meet the challenges and developments that emerge around them. In contemporary society, technology is at the heart of change. Literature, too, reflects the evolution of culture and increasingly represents and considers technology. And as children become young adults, their reading helps shape their understanding of the world. This book examines representative works of science fiction, children's literature, and popular culture to show how these works reflect the process of growing up in a technological world. The volume looks at the simple picture books and comic books that appeal to small children; the formulaic adventures that fascinate older children; the films and television programs that are watched by children and young adolescents; the music videos and programming that appeal to young adults; and the popular novels that interest older readers. Included are discussions of Superman, the Hardy Boys, Star Trek, science fiction films, and music videos. The book points to similarities among popular culture, science fiction, and children's literature and demonstrates the relevance of these works to contemporary society.

Author : Beverly Lyon Clark,Margaret R. Higonnet
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-10-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0801865263

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Girls, Boys, Books, Toys by Beverly Lyon Clark,Margaret R. Higonnet Pdf

No previous collection of criticism has focused on gender in the broad range of children's literature. No previous collection has embraced both children's literature and material culture. Beverly Lyon Clark and Margaret R. Higonnet bring together twenty-two scholars to look closely at the complexities of children's culture. Girls, Boys, Books, Toys asks questions about how the gender symbolism of children's culture is constructed and resisted. What happens when women rewrite (or illustrate) nursery rhymes, adventure stories, and fairy tales told by men? How do the socially scripted plots for boys and girls change through time and across cultures? Have critics been blind to what women write about "masculine" topics? Can animal tales or doll stories displace tired commonplaces about gender, race, and class? Can different critical approaches—new historicism, narratology, or postcolonialism—enable us to gain leverage on the different implications of gender, age, race, and class in our readings of children's books and children's culture?

Author : Dudley Jones,Tony Watkins
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0815318448

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A Necessary Fantasy? by Dudley Jones,Tony Watkins Pdf

This book addresses a variety of issues through the examination of heroic figures in children's popular literature, comics, film, and television.

Author : Jennifer Miskec,Annette Wannamaker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317394778

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The Early Reader in Children’s Literature and Culture by Jennifer Miskec,Annette Wannamaker Pdf

This is the first volume to consider the popular literary category of Early Readers – books written and designed for children who are just beginning to read independently. It argues that Early Readers deserve more scholarly attention and careful thought because they are, for many younger readers, their first opportunity to engage with a work of literature on their own, to feel a sense of mastery over a text, and to experience pleasure from the act of reading independently. Using interdisciplinary approaches that draw upon and synthesize research being done in education, child psychology, sociology, cultural studies, and children’s literature, the volume visits Early Readers from a variety of angles: as teaching tools; as cultural artifacts that shape cultural and individual subjectivity; as mass produced products sold to a niche market of parents, educators, and young children; and as aesthetic objects, works of literature and art with specific conventions. Examining the reasons such books are so popular with young readers, as well as the reasons that some adults challenge and censor them, the volume considers the ways Early Readers contribute to the construction of younger children as readers, thinkers, consumers, and as gendered, raced, classed subjects. It also addresses children’s texts that have been translated and sold around the globe, examining them as part of an increasingly transnational children’s media culture that may add to or supplant regional, ethnic, and national children’s literatures and cultures. While this collection focuses mostly on books written in English and often aimed at children living in the US, it is important to acknowledge that these Early Readers are a major US cultural export, influencing the reading habits and development of children across the globe.

Author : Carrie Hintz,Eric L. Tribunella
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781460406694

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Reading Children’s Literature: A Critical Introduction - Second Edition by Carrie Hintz,Eric L. Tribunella Pdf

Reading Children’s Literature offers insights into the major discussions and debates currently animating the field of children’s literature. Informed by recent scholarship and interest in cultural studies and critical theory, it is a compact core text that introduces students to the historical contexts, genres, and issues of children’s literature. A beautifully designed and illustrated supplement to individual literary works assigned, it also provides apparatus that makes it a complete resource for working with children’s literature during and after the course. The second edition includes a new chapter on children’s literature and popular culture (including film, television, and merchandising) and has been updated throughout to reflect recent scholarship and new offerings in children’s media.

Author : Dudley Jones,Tony Watkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781000526073

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A Necessary Fantasy? by Dudley Jones,Tony Watkins Pdf

This book addresses a variety of issues through the examination of heroic figures in children's popular literature, comics, film, and television.

Author : A. O'Malley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781137027313

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Children's Literature, Popular Culture, and Robinson Crusoe by A. O'Malley Pdf

This study of the afterlife of Robinson Crusoe offers insights into the continued popularity and relevance of Crusoe's story and how modern conceptions of childhood are shaped by nostalgia and ideas of 'the popular'. Examining many adaptations in a variety of formats, it reconsiders the place Crusoe has occupied in our culture for three centuries.

Author : Emer O'Sullivan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781538122921

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Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature by Emer O'Sullivan Pdf

History is constantly evolving, and the history of children’s literature is no exception. Since the original publication of Emer O’Sullivan’s Historical Dictionary of Children’s Literature in 2010, much has happened in the field of children’s literature. New authors have come into print, new books have won awards, and new ideas have entered the discourse within children’s literature studies. Historical Dictionary of Children's Literature, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries. This book will be an excellent resource for students, scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the field of children’s literature studies.

Author : Ray Broadus Browne,Pat Browne
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0879728213

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The Guide to United States Popular Culture by Ray Broadus Browne,Pat Browne Pdf

"To understand the history and spirit of America, one must know its wars, its laws, and its presidents. To really understand it, however, one must also know its cheeseburgers, its love songs, and its lawn ornaments. The long-awaited Guide to the United States Popular Culture provides a single-volume guide to the landscape of everyday life in the United States. Scholars, students, and researchers will find in it a valuable tool with which to fill in the gaps left by traditional history. All American readers will find in it, one entry at a time, the story of their lives."--Robert Thompson, President, Popular Culture Association. "At long last popular culture may indeed be given its due within the humanities with the publication of The Guide to United States Popular Culture. With its nearly 1600 entries, it promises to be the most comprehensive single-volume source of information about popular culture. The range of subjects and diversity of opinions represented will make this an almost indispensable resource for humanities and popular culture scholars and enthusiasts alike."--Timothy E. Scheurer, President, American Culture Association "The popular culture of the United States is as free-wheeling and complex as the society it animates. To understand it, one needs assistance. Now that explanatory road map is provided in this Guide which charts the movements and people involved and provides a light at the end of the rainbow of dreams and expectations."--Marshall W. Fishwick, Past President, Popular Culture Association Features of The Guide to United States Popular Culture: 1,010 pages 1,600 entries 500 contributors Alphabetic entries Entries range from general topics (golf, film) to specific individuals, items, and events Articles are supplemented by bibliographies and cross references Comprehensive index

Author : Michael G. Cornelius
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786461981

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The Boy Detectives by Michael G. Cornelius Pdf

Much has been written about the girl sleuth in fiction, a feminist figure embodying all the potential wit and drive of girlhood. Her male counterpart, however, has received much less critical attention despite his popularity in the wider culture. This collection of 11 essays examines the boy detective and his genre from a number of critical perspectives, addressing the issues of these young characters, heirs to the patriarchy yet still concerned with first crushes and soda shop romances. Series explored include the Hardy Boys, Tow Swift, the Three Investigators, Christopher Cool and Tim Murphy, as well as works by Astrid Lindgren, Mark Haddon and Joe Meno.

Author : Philip Nel,Lissa Paul,Nina Christensen
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781479843695

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Keywords for Children's Literature, Second Edition by Philip Nel,Lissa Paul,Nina Christensen Pdf

Introduces key terms, global concepts, debates, and histories for Children's Literature in an updated edition Over the past decade, there has been a proliferation of exciting new work across many areas of children’s literature and culture. Mapping this vibrant scholarship, the Second Edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature presents original essays on essential terms and concepts in the field. Covering ideas from “Aesthetics” to “Voice,” an impressive multidisciplinary cast of scholars explores and expands on the vocabulary central to the study of children’s literature. The second edition of this Keywords volume goes beyond disciplinary and national boundaries. Across fifty-nine print essays and nineteen online essays, it includes contributors from twelve countries and an international advisory board from over a dozen more. The fully revised and updated selection of critical writing—more than half of the essays are new to this edition—reflects an intentionally multinational perspective, taking into account non-English traditions and what childhood looks like in an age of globalization. All authors trace their keyword’s uses and meanings: from translation to poetry, taboo to diversity, and trauma to nostalgia, the book’s scope, clarity, and interdisciplinary play between concepts make this new edition of Keywords for Children’s Literature essential reading for scholars and students alike.

Author : Alasaari, Nea,Sundell, Sara
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289372039

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Changing Stereotypes and Breaking Traditions: Gender Equality in Early Childhood Education and Care by Alasaari, Nea,Sundell, Sara Pdf

Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2021-552/ A report commissioned by the Finnish presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers, written by Nea Alasaari and Sara Sundell, maps the legislation and national curriculums steering early childhood education and care (ECEC), studies made related to gender equality and ECEC during 2010–2021 and practises and tools to promote gender equality in preschools in the Nordic region.

Author : Karen J. Renner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781317966739

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The 'Evil Child' in Literature, Film and Popular Culture by Karen J. Renner Pdf

The 'evil child' has infiltrated the cultural imagination, taking on prominent roles in popular films, television shows and literature. This collection of essays from a global range of scholars examines a fascinating array of evil children and the cultural work that they perform, drawing upon sociohistorical, cinematic, and psychological approaches. The chapters explore a wide range of characters including Tom Riddle in the Harry Potter series, the possessed Regan in William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist, the monstrous Ben in Doris Lessing’s The Fifth Child, the hostile fetuses of Rosemary’s Baby and Alien, and even the tiny terrors featured in the reality television series Supernanny. Contributors also analyse various themes and issues within film, literature and popular culture including ethics, representations of evil and critiques of society. This book was originally published as two special issues of Literature Interpretation Theory.

Author : Beverly Lyon Clark,Margaret R. Higonnet
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:901517435

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Girls, Boys, Books, Toys: Gender in Children's Literature and Culture by Beverly Lyon Clark,Margaret R. Higonnet Pdf