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Bell Hooks

by Sut Jhally

Popular cultureStudy and teachingAfrican Americans in popular cultureSex in popular cultureMass media and cultureCritical thinking

Bell Hooks makes a compelling argument for the transformative powers of cultural criticism. She demonstrates how learning to think critically was central to her own self-transformation and how it can play a role in the students' quest for a sense of agency and identity. Includes footage from many films and music videos, and news coverage.

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Book data: Open Library