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Feminist Film Studies Is A Readable, Yet Comprehensive Textbook For Introductory Classes In Feminist Film Theory And Criticism.Karen Hollinger Provides An Accessible Overview Of Womens Representation And Involvement In Film, Complemented By Analyses Of Key Texts That Illustrate Major Topics In The Field. Key Areas Include:A Brief History Of The Development Of Feminist Film Theorythe Theorization Of The Male Gaze And The Female Spectatorwomen In Genre Films And Literary Adaptationsthe Female Biopicfeminism And Avantgarde And Documentary Filmwomen As Auteurslesbian Representationwomen In Third Cinema.Each Chapter Includes A 'Films In Focus' Section, Which Analyzes Key Texts Related To The Chapters Major Topic, Including Examples From Classical Hollywood, World Cinema, And The Contemporary Period.This Book Provides Students In Both Film And Gender/Womens Studies With A Clear Introduction To The Field Of Feminist Film Theory And Criticism.