Representations of Motherhood

Representations of Motherhood
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 0300068638
ISBN-13 : 9780300068634
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Book Synopsis Representations of Motherhood by : Donna Bassin

Download or read book Representations of Motherhood written by Donna Bassin and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the maternal experience from the mother's point of view. The book questions a society that has devalued and sentimentalized motherhood, and presents images of generative and creative women who are also mothers. It also discusses the portrayal of mothers in art, film and literature.


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