Beyond Representational Correctness
Subtitle: Rethinking Criticism of Popular Media
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: April 10, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780791474235
Subjects: Films, cinema; Technical & background skills; Television; Communication; General; Language Arts & Disciplines; Performing Arts; Language
Description: "Edward Schiappa argues that the norms of representational correctness can cause critics to miss the positive work shows perform in reducing prejudice. He contends that too many critics focus on isolated scenes or interactions that perpetuate a stereotype without considering the larger work that films and television shows can accomplish. Schiappa concludes that pop culture critics need to engage in more audience research, draw from relevant research in social psychology, praise positive representations and programming, and promote critical media literacy in both classroom and public pedagogy."--Jacket.