Youth on Screen

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Representing Young People in Film and Television

By David Buckingham

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Youth on Screen by David Buckingham examines how young people are portrayed in films, television, and online media. The book analyses the implications of these representations and how they shape societal perceptions of youth. It also explores the complex relationship between young audiences and the media content they consume. This comprehensive analysis raises critical questions about identity, media influence, and cultural narratives surrounding youth.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring how young people are represented and perceive themselves through the medium of screen media. It offers a critical examination of contemporary media's role in shaping the identities and culture of youth, making it a fascinating read for those studying education, media, or sociology.

"A star scholar's exciting history of young people in film and TV"--

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Right from the origins of cinema, countless films and television dramas have offered sensational and seductive representations of young people's lives. Youth is typically associated with energy, idealism and physical beauty, but it is often represented as both troubled and troubling. These representations are almost always created by adults, implicitly reflecting an adult perspective on how young people 'come of age'.

Youth on Screen provides a historical account of representations of youth in Britain and the United States, stretching back over seventy years. From Blackboard Jungle to This is England, and from Jailhouse Rock to Skins, it covers a range of classics, as well as some intriguing obscurities. Engagingly written and clearly organised, it offers a perfect introduction for students and general readers.

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Youth on Screen by David Buckingham is praised for providing insightful analyses of both classic and lesser-known films and TV series, focusing on the mediated representations of adolescence. The book is noted for its fresh perspectives, particularly on British texts, which have often been overlooked in favour of U.S. content. It offers a highly readable exploration of how young people are depicted on screen and examines the evolving politics of 'youth' as a social category.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509545261

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

David Buckingham is an Emeritus Professor of Media and Communications at Loughborough University, and a Visiting Professor at Kings College London, UK. His research has focused on children and young people’s interactions with media, and on media literacy education.

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