Dangerous Curves: Latina Bodies in the Media Contributor(s): Molina-Guzman, Isabel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0814757359 ISBN-13: 9780814757352 Publisher: New York University Press OUR PRICE: $88.11 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies - Social Science | Discrimination & Race Relations |
Dewey: 302.230 |
LCCN: 2009038448 |
Series: Critical Cultural Communication (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.10 lbs) 272 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: With images of Jennifer Lopez's butt and America Ferrera's smile saturating national and global culture, Latina bodies have become an ubiquitous presence. Dangerous Curves traces the visibility of the Latina body in the media and popular culture by analyzing a broad range of popular media including news, media gossip, movies, television news, and online audience discussions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Molina-Guzman, Isabel: - Isabel Molina-Guzmán is Associate Professor of Communications and Latina/o Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. |