About the book
Popular culture in the 1990s, especially cinema, can be considered a showcase for the accumulated hopes and fears of the twentieth century. From the promise of material goods to the profusion of despair, from devastating tragedy to exaggerated rapture, a dizzying array of images assaults the eye. Drawing on recent films from Mexico and Spain, Bored to Distraction navigates this visual terrain, from melodrama to horror, looking for what, if anything, might be excessive enough to rouse us from our comfortable everyday routines.
Editions of Bored to Distraction
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791458877
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791458884
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791486078
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Popular culture in the 1990s, especially cinema, can be considered a showcase for the accumulated hopes and fears of the twentieth century. From the promise of material goods to the profusion of despair, from devastating tragedy to exaggerated rapture, a dizzying array of images assaults the eye. Drawing on recent films from Mexico and Spain, Bored to Distraction navigates this visual terrain, from melodrama to horror, looking for what, if anything, might be excessive enough to rouse us from our comfortable everyday routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bored to Distraction about?
Popular culture in the 1990s, especially cinema, can be considered a showcase for the accumulated hopes and fears of the twentieth century. From the promise of material goods to the profusion of despair, from devastating tragedy to exaggerated rapture, a dizzying array of images assaults the eye. Drawing on recent films from Mexico and Spain, Bored to Distraction navigates this visual terrain, from melodrama to horror, looking for what, if anything, might be excessive enough to rouse us from our comfortable everyday routines.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bored to Distraction?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups
Where can I read a sample of Bored to Distraction?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791458877
How long is Bored to Distraction and how many pages does it have?
Bored to Distraction has 211 page(s)
Is Bored to Distraction part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Latin American and Iberian Thought and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bored to Distraction?
Claudia Schaefer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bored to Distraction is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791458877) and paperback(ISBN 9780791458884) and pdf(ISBN 9780791486078)
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