Ageing, Popular Culture and Contemporary Feminism: Harleys and Hormones

Whelehan, I.; Gwynne, J.

How has popular film, television and fiction responded to the realities of an ageing Western population? This volume analyses this field of representation to argue that, while celebrations of ageing as an inspirational journey are increasing, most depictions still focus on decline and deterioration.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-11-05

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137376527

DOI: 10.1057/9781137376534

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 254