{"title":"Martin A. Berger","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eMartin A. Berger\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author known for his insightful exploration of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. Berger's contributions to this field are both profound and thought-provoking, offering readers a deep dive into the complexities of visual representation and cultural identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eInventing Stereotype\u003c\/em\u003e, examines the pivotal role that imagery plays in shaping perceptions and constructing societal norms. Berger's keen analysis unveils the intricate relationships between art, media, and public consciousness, making his works invaluable for anyone interested in understanding the power and influence of stereotypes in our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a blend of scholarly research and accessible language, Martin A. Berger's books are perfect not only for academics but also for casual readers who are eager to learn more about how art and culture intersect to form the world around us. Dive into his collection to enrich your perspective and engage in meaningful discussions on the impact of visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inventing-stereotype-by-martin-a-berger-9780226843674","title":"Inventing Stereotype","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerger excavates the lineage of stereotype as a concept, illustrating how perception of stereotypes in works of literature and fine art shifts relative to representational norms.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUpending a century of scholarly and popular thinking about stereotype, Martin A. Berger traces our current understanding of it to the 1920s, when American journalist and public intellectual Walter Lippmann borrowed the term from printmaking techniques and defined it as a shared mental picture that simplified a person, event, group, or thing so it could be easily grasped. Berger uncovers stereotype's intellectual debts to philosophy, psychology, political science, and, in particular, art history and interwar racial theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInventing Stereotype\u003c\/em\u003e analyzes a series of plays, novels, and paintings from the 1920s and 1930s that sparked fierce debate about whether they employed racial stereotypes in the depiction of Black, Jewish, and other characters. Through careful attention to audience responses—parsed by race, political leanings, religion, and class—the book illustrates how artistic depictions are categorized as either stereotyped or not, relative to current representational norms, rather than to their success in conveying the authentic identities of individuals or racial groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871406739692,"sku":"9780226843674","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20665023482268.jpg?v=1759878465"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/martin-a-berger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}