{"product_id":"precious-katherine-whitehurst-9781138681859","title":"Precious: Identity, Adaptation and the African-American Youth Film","description":"\u003cp\u003eExamining how the discourses of youth, race, poverty and identity take shape when \u003ci\u003ePush \u003c\/i\u003eis adapted to the big screen, this book brings together valuable research to delve into representations of African-American girlhood. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book draws attention to how Black girlhood takes shape in the film under the dominant White discourses that racialise non-White bodies, and examines how these discourses inform a critical reception of the film and Precious, as a Black girl. Through a consideration of Black culture and heritage, it questions what narratives of girlhood, growth and development are afforded to the main character, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ein a film that is informed by neoliberal and colour-blind discourses. Highlighting the social context in which \u003ci\u003ePrecious\u003c\/i\u003e was received, the book draws attention to how a discussion of \u003ci\u003ePrecious \u003c\/i\u003ein the critical press gives insight into the racial politics that were dominant at the time of the film's release. It considers whether race impacts how the film engages with, reflects and moves beyond conventions within the genre of youth film.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcise and engaging, this vital book sheds light on underrepresented areas of film studies that make it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of film, race and youth cultures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Katherine Whitehurst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138681857\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138681859\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/23\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Katherine Whitehurst","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43980878414079,"sku":"9781138681859","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fb4d5b8d-2d2f-4491-83ce-bb1421a64ff4.jpg?v=1683252412","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/precious-katherine-whitehurst-9781138681859","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}