Girls on fire : transformative heroines in young adult dystopian literature / Sarah Hentges.
| Author/creator | Hentges, Sarah, 1976- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2018] |
| Description | x, 280 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: girls on fire -- Excavating theories and legacies. Interdisciplinarity and intersectionality: modeling the complex world -- Shaping dystopic literature as young adult, feminist and critical -- Segregated feminisms: girls' studies and popular culture -- Interlude: fangirling: a passion for ya dystopia -- Excavating fiction, imagination, and application. Contemporary dystopia: living the future -- Themes, patterns, trends and transgressions -- Othered girls toward intersectional futures -- Off the page and into the world -- Conclusion: utopian visions for dystopian realities. |
| Abstract | "Like many American narratives, dystopian stories often focus on males as the agents of social change. With a focus on the intersections of race, gender, class, sexuality and power, the author analyzes the themes, issues and characters in young adult (YA) dystopian fiction featuring female protagonists--the Girls on Fire who inspire progressive transformation for the future"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| LCCN | 2018003171 |
| ISBN | 9780786499281 |
| ISBN | 0786499281 paperback ; alkaline paper |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PS374.Y57 H46 2018 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |