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Chambers Deborah <1954-> |
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Titolo |
Representing the family [[electronic resource] /] / Deborah Chambers |
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0-7619-6473-8 |
1-280-36999-X |
9786610369997 |
1-4129-3162-2 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xi, 196 p.) : ill., ports |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Families - Philosophy |
Mass media and families |
Families in mass media |
Values |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 - Representing 'The Family'; Chapter 2 - Myths of Family Origins; Chapter 3 - The 'Golden Age' of the Modern Family?; Chapter 4 - Dysfunctional Families; Chapter 5 - Hynrid Families and Celebrations of Difference; Chapter 6 - Discourses of Family Crisis; Chapter 7 - Conclusions; Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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By looking at how the family is represented by the media, this book uncovers the ways in which academic research and welfare policy have colluded with political rhetoric and the popular media to re-invent a mythical, ideal family. |
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