Böcker av Niall Richardson

Integrating cultural theory with text-based criticism, Gender in the Media analyses recent debates in feminist cultural theory, masculinity studies and queer theory, before applying these cultural paradigms to critical readings in relevant media contexts.

The 'body' has become one of the most popular areas of study in the arts, social sciences and humanities. This book offers an examination of a variety of non-normative bodies and how they are represented in film, media and popular culture.

Derek Jarman has been called the 'godfather' of the early 1990s cinematic movement now known as 'Queer Cinema'. This book views Jarman's uniquely personal - and pleasurable - cinema through the analytical prism of 'queer'.

Studying Sexualities is a detailed contemporary study of sexuality. Using examples from the media and everyday cultural practises, the book offers an understanding of the theoretical and empirical debates on the subject. Topical case studies and a student friendly approach make this an exciting text for students to understand sexuality today.