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Foxfire

Author	: Joyce Carol Oates
Publisher	: Plume
Release Date	: 1994-08-01
ISBN 10	: 0452272319
Pages	: 336 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (19 users)

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Download or read book Foxfire written by Joyce Carol Oates and published by Plume. This book was released on 1994-08-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates’s strongest and most unsparing novel yet—an always engrossing, often shocking evocation of female rage, gallantry, and grit. The time is the 1950s. The place is a blue-collar town in upstate New York, where five high school girls join a gang dedicated to pride, power, and vengeance on a world that seems made to denigrate and destroy them. Here is the secret history of a sisterhood of blood, a haven from a world of male oppressors, marked by a liberating fury that burns too hot to last. Above all, it is the story of Legs Sadovsky, with her lean, on-the-edge, icy beauty, whose nerve, muscle, hate, and hurt make her the spark of Foxfire: its guiding spirit, its burning core. At once brutal and lyrical, this is a careening joyride of a novel—charged with outlaw energy and lit by intense emotion. Amid scenes of violence and vengeance lies this novel’s greatest power: the exquisite, astonishing rendering of the bonds that link the Foxfire girls together. Foxfire reaffirms Joyce Carol Oates’s place at the very summit of American writing.

Youth Gangs in Literature

Author	: Claudia Durst Johnson
Publisher	: Greenwood Publishing Group
Release Date	: 2004
ISBN 10	: 0313327491
Pages	: 272 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (91 users)

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Download or read book Youth Gangs in Literature written by Claudia Durst Johnson and published by Greenwood Publishing Group. This book was released on 2004 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a short history of the many different types of youth gangs, with critical analysis on how they are depicted in various works of literature.

Lavish self-divisions

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Publisher	: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date	:
ISBN 10	: 1617033928
Pages	: 312 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (28 users)

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Download or read book Lavish self-divisions written by and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Oates's father-identified daughters of the 1960s become self-defining women in the 1980s

Tattoos, Desire and Violence

Author	: Karin Beeler
Publisher	: McFarland
Release Date	: 2015-01-27
ISBN 10	: 0786482532
Pages	: 240 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (32 users)

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Download or read book Tattoos, Desire and Violence written by Karin Beeler and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether they graphically depict an individual’s or a community’s beliefs, express the defiance of authority, or brand marginalized groups, tattoos are a means of interpersonal communication that dates back thousands of years. Evidence of the tattoo’s place in today’s popular culture is all around—in advertisements, on the stereotypical outlaw character in films and television, in supermarket machines that dispense children’s wash-away tattoos, and even in the production of a tattooed Barbie doll. This book explores the tattoo’s role, primarily as an emblem of resistance and marginality, in recent literature, film, and television. The association of tattoos with victims of the Holocaust, slaves, and colonized peoples; with gangs, inmates, and other marginalized groups; and the connection of the tattoo narrative to desire and violence are discussed at length.

Laurent Cantet

Author	: Martin O'Shaughnessy
Publisher	: Manchester University Press
Release Date	: 2015-07-01
ISBN 10	: 9781784992101
Pages	: 208 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (921 users)

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Download or read book Laurent Cantet written by Martin O'Shaughnessy and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laurent Cantet is of one France’s leading contemporary directors. In a series of important films, including Human Resources, Time Out, Heading South, The Class and Foxfire, he takes stock of the modern world from the workplace, through the schoolroom and the oppressive small town to the world of international sex tourism. His films drive the hidden forces that weigh on individuals and groups into view but also show characters who are capable of reflection and reaction. If the films make their protagonists rethink their place in the world, they also challenge the positions of the viewer and the director. This is what makes them so worthy of study. Combining a fine eye for detail with broad contextual awareness, this book gives an account of all Cantet’s works, from the early short films to the major works. Martin O’Shaughnessy is a leading international writer on French cinema,especially in film and politics.

Foxfire

Author	: Joyce Carol Oates
Publisher	: Penguin
Release Date	: 1994-08-01
ISBN 10	: 9780593182741
Pages	: 336 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (827 users)

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Download or read book Foxfire written by Joyce Carol Oates and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1994-08-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates’s strongest and most unsparing novel yet—an always engrossing, often shocking evocation of female rage, gallantry, and grit. The time is the 1950s. The place is a blue-collar town in upstate New York, where five high school girls join a gang dedicated to pride, power, and vengeance on a world that seems made to denigrate and destroy them. Here is the secret history of a sisterhood of blood, a haven from a world of male oppressors, marked by a liberating fury that burns too hot to last. Above all, it is the story of Legs Sadovsky, with her lean, on-the-edge, icy beauty, whose nerve, muscle, hate, and hurt make her the spark of Foxfire: its guiding spirit, its burning core. At once brutal and lyrical, this is a careening joyride of a novel—charged with outlaw energy and lit by intense emotion. Amid scenes of violence and vengeance lies this novel’s greatest power: the exquisite, astonishing rendering of the bonds that link the Foxfire girls together. Foxfire reaffirms Joyce Carol Oates’s place at the very summit of American writing.

Hello Groin

Author	: Beth Goobie
Publisher	: Orca Book Publishers
Release Date	: 2006-09-01
ISBN 10	: 9781551434599
Pages	: 271 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (345 users)

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Download or read book Hello Groin written by Beth Goobie and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen-year-old Dylan tries to understand her feelings for her girlfriend Joq at the same time she is dating her boyfriend Cam.

Smoke and Mirrors

Author	: Stephanie Urso Spina
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date	: 2000
ISBN 10	: 0847695611
Pages	: 308 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (11 users)

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Download or read book Smoke and Mirrors written by Stephanie Urso Spina and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2000 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of our countryOs children face daily a threat to their personal safety and well-being. As school boards, law enforcement officials, and policymakers continue to look for ways to stop youth violence in urban and suburban schools, not enough attention is paid to eradicating the socioeconomic and cultural conditions that give rise to these acts. In this timely and thought-provoking collection, seasoned educators and cultural theorists emphasize this connection between youth violence and the realities faced by many children--poverty, racism, unequal opportunity, and the mediaOs glorification of violence.

Gangs & Crime

Author	: Alistair Fraser
Publisher	: SAGE
Release Date	: 2017-07-03
ISBN 10	: 9781526421869
Pages	: 272 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (218 users)

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Download or read book Gangs & Crime written by Alistair Fraser and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes students on a guided tour of the gang phenomenon through history, as well as current representations of gangs in literature and media. It includes: - A detailed global overview of gang culture, covering, amongst others, Glasgow, Chicago, Hong Kong, and Shanghai - A chapter on researching gangs which covers quantitative and qualitative methods - Extra chapter features such as key terms, chapter overviews, study questions and further reading suggestions. Alistair Fraser brings together gang-literature and critical perspectives in a refreshingly new way, exploring ‘gangs’ as a social group with a long and fascinating history.

Angelina Jolie: A Biography

Author	: Kathleen A. Tracy
Publisher	: ABC-CLIO
Release Date	: 2008-12-30
ISBN 10	: 9780313364617
Pages	: 132 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (646 users)

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Download or read book Angelina Jolie: A Biography written by Kathleen A. Tracy and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angelina Jolie has understandably created a mystique in the eyes of the public. A rare beauty and skilled actress, she has already earned an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Academy award. Her unconventional personal life, however, has consistently drawn as much attention as her acting skills. Over the past decade, fans have watched her evolve from Hollywood's rebellious wild child - infamous for her bold tattoos and shocking two-year marriage to actor Billy-Bob Thornton - to a mother and committed human rights advocate. Together she and Brad Pitt have adopted three international children, sparking an adoption trend among other celebrities. Best known for portraying strong, edgy women in film, Jolie exudes her own strength off-screen as she gracefully balances the pressures of family life, humanitarian efforts, and a flourishing career. This detailed biography includes a chronology of significant events, illustrations, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources. Ideal for fans and general readers looking to learn more about one of today's most intriguing and sought-after celebrities.

Stunned Into Being

Author	: Eliza Rodriguez y Gibson
Publisher	: Wings Press (TX)
Release Date	: 2012-01
ISBN 10	: 9780916727888
Pages	: 245 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (278 users)

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Download or read book Stunned Into Being written by Eliza Rodriguez y Gibson and published by Wings Press (TX). This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lorna Dee Cervantes is a pivotal figure throughout the Chicano literary movement and this book gathers 30 years’ worth of essays and articles about her as well as interviews with her. A fifth-generation Californian of Mexican and Native American (Chumasch) heritage, Cervantes is widely considered one of the most important Latina poets who drew tremendous power from her struggles in the literary and political trenches. This work explores the boundaries between language and experience and features a new collection of poems by the dynamic poet.

Genre Fission

Author	: Marleen S. Barr
Publisher	: University of Iowa Press
Release Date	: 1998-10-01
ISBN 10	: 9781587292712
Pages	: 290 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (927 users)

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Download or read book Genre Fission written by Marleen S. Barr and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 1998-10-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do Amsterdam prostitutes, NASA astronauts, cross-dressing texts, and Star Trek characters have in common? In Genre Fission, Marleen Barr wittily and eccentrically revitalizes cultural and literary theory by examining the points where such vastly different categories meet, converge, and reemerge as something new.

Angelina Jolie - The Lightning Star

Author	: C. Duthel
Publisher	: Lulu.com
Release Date	:
ISBN 10	: 9781471089350
Pages	: 742 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (893 users)

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Download or read book Angelina Jolie - The Lightning Star written by C. Duthel and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

American Historical Fiction

Author	: Lynda G. Adamson
Publisher	: Greenwood Publishing Group
Release Date	: 1999
ISBN 10	: 9781573560672
Pages	: 405 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (66 users)

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Download or read book American Historical Fiction written by Lynda G. Adamson and published by Greenwood Publishing Group. This book was released on 1999 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An annotated bibliography of American historical fiction

Women Make Noise

Author	: Victoria Yeulet
Publisher	: Aurora Metro Publications Ltd.
Release Date	: 2015-02-26
ISBN 10	: 9780956632944
Pages	: 320 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (329 users)

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Download or read book Women Make Noise written by Victoria Yeulet and published by Aurora Metro Publications Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘When was the last time you heard an all-girl band on the radio? Why don’t all-girl bands get attention they deserve?’ In Women Make Noise musicians, journalists, promoters and fans excavate the hidden story of the all-girl band: from country belles of the 20s–40s and girl groups of the 60s, to prog rock goddesses, women’s liberationists and punks of the 70s–80s; from riot grrrl activists and queercore anarchists of the 90s to radical protesters Pussy Riot and the most inspiring all-girl bands today. These aren’t the manufactured acts of some pop svengali, these groups write their own songs, play their own instruments and make music together on their own terms. All-girl bands have made radical contributions to feminism, culture and politics as well as producing some unique, influential and innovative music. It’s time to celebrate the outspoken voices, creative talents and gutsy performances of the all-girl bands who demand we take notice. Including commentary from members of the original 60s girl groups and classic punk-inspired outfits like The Raincoats and The Slits, as well as contemporary Ladyfest heroines like Beth Ditto, this timely exploration shows the world that sidelining all-girl bands is a major oversight. Contributions by Victoria Yeulet, Elizabeth K.Keenan, Sini Timonen, Jackie Parsons, Deborah Withers, Jane Bradley, Rhian E.Jones, Bryony Beynon, Val Rauzier, Elizabeth K. Keenan and Sarah Dougher This book is a celebration of girl bands in all genres: girl bands who make music on their own terms. With a unique focus on the talented girl bands of the past 50 years rather than casting female musicians in the typical solo ‘singer-songwriter’ mode. New perspectives on each genre – from 1960s Motown groups to 1970s prog rock and punk to 1980s protest music, 1990s queercore, riot grrrl and beyond – written by musicians, performers, journalists, promoters and fans. Contents Introducing the All-girl Band: Finding Comfort in Contradiction | Julia Downes 1. Female Pioneers in Old-time and Country Music | Victoria Yeulet 2. Puppets on a String? Girl Groups of the 50s and 60s | Elizabeth K. Keenan 3. Truth Gotta Stand: 60s Garage, Beat and 70s Rock | Sini Timonen 4. Prog Rock: A Fortress They Call ‘The Industry’ | Jackie Parsons 5. Feminist Musical Resistance in the 70s and 80s | Deborah Withers 6. You Create, We Destroy: Punk Women |Jane Bradley 7. Post-Punk: Raw, Female Sound | Rhian E. Jones 8. Subversive Pleasure: Feminism in DIY Hardcore | Bryony Beynon 9. Queercore: Fearless Women | Val Rauzier 10. Riot Grrrl, Ladyfest and Rock Camps for Girls | Elizabeth K. Keenan and Sarah Dougher Epilogue: Pussy Riot and the Future | Julia Downes Notes Bibliography Reviews “Tales of race riots, intimidation and abuse by male music fans and management, and inspiring moments of in-your-face activism provide fascinating background to some of your favourite bands (and many you’ve never heard of). The greatest strength of Women Make Noise is that many of the contributors were themselves part of the bands they are chronicling. These women offer up inspiring, funny and enraging stories of being radical activists and prolific musicians in a world that worked constantly to push them down.” – Gender Focus “Women Make Noise is a wonderful collection of essays, taking the reader from the days of Sassy country and Western women carving out a place in a horrendously sexist fledgeling music industry, all the way up to the Riot Grrrl movement of the 90s and beyond. Each chapter is written with such boundless enthusiasm for the subject matter that it’ll keep you enthralled until you drift slowly out of your comfort zone without even realising it. Read the book cover to cover, have your eyes opened, discover your next favourite band and perhaps think about the role of Women in music a little differently from now on.” – Intuition, review by Owen Chambers “Fascinating, diverse and, most importantly, inspiring – the title alone is as much a rallying cry as a joyous statement of the truth.” – Zoe Street Howe, author of Typical Girls? The Story of The Slits, and other music titles “It’s exhilarating to learn about different generations of female musicians from such diverse, strong voices.” – Kathleen Hanna, American singer, musician, artist, feminist activist, pioneer of the feminist punk riot grrrl movement “A very important and timely contribution to the debates about “women in rock”. All-girl bands have too often been written off as novelties, and this exciting book sheds new light on an under-researched area.” – Lucy O’Brien, author of She Bop: The Definitive History of Women in Rock, Pop and Soul

The Big Book of Female Detectives

Author	: Otto Penzler
Publisher	: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Release Date	: 2018-10-16
ISBN 10	: 9780525434757
Pages	: 2582 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (347 users)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Female Detectives written by Otto Penzler and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 2582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler's new anthology brings together the most cunning, resourceful, and brilliant female sleuths in mystery fiction. A Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Original. For the first time ever, Otto Penzler gathers the most iconic women of the detective canon over the past 150 years, captivating and surprising readers in equal measure. The 74 handpicked stories in this collection introduce us to the most determined of gumshoe gals, from debutant detectives like Anna Katharine Green's Violet Strange to spinster sleuths like Mary Roberts Rinehart's Hilda Adams, from groundbreaking female cops like Baroness Orczy's Lady Molly to contemporary crime-fighting P.I.s like Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone, and include indelible tales from Agatha Christie, Carolyn Wells, Edgar Wallace, L. T. Meade and Robert Eustace, Sara Paretsky, Nevada Barr, Linda Barnes, Laura Lippman, and many more.

Encyclopedia of Feminist Literature

Author	: Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Publisher	: Infobase Learning
Release Date	: 2015-04-22
ISBN 10	: 9781438140643
Pages	: 2146 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (46 users)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Feminist Literature written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by Infobase Learning. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 2146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents articles on feminist literature, including significant authors, themes and history.