In Picturing Casablanca , Susan Ossman probes the shape and texture of mass images in Casablanca, from posters, films, and videotapes to elections, staged political spectacles, and changing rituals. In a fluid style that blends ethnographic narrative, cultural reportage, and the author's firsthand experiences, Ossman sketches a radically new vision of Casablanca as a place where social practices, traditions, and structures of power are in flux. Ossman guides the reader through the labyrinthine byways of the city, where ...
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In Picturing Casablanca , Susan Ossman probes the shape and texture of mass images in Casablanca, from posters, films, and videotapes to elections, staged political spectacles, and changing rituals. In a fluid style that blends ethnographic narrative, cultural reportage, and the author's firsthand experiences, Ossman sketches a radically new vision of Casablanca as a place where social practices, traditions, and structures of power are in flux. Ossman guides the reader through the labyrinthine byways of the city, where state bureaucracy and state power, the media and its portrayal of the outside world, and people's everyday lives are all on view. She demonstrates how images not only reflect but inform and alter daily experience. In the Arab League Park, teenagers use fashion and flirting to attract potential mates, defying traditional rules of conduct. Wedding ceremonies are transformed by the ubiquitous video camera, which becomes the event's most important spectator. Political leaders are molded by the state's adept manipulation of visual media. From Madonna videos and the TV's transformation of social time, to changing gender roles and new ways of producing and disseminating information, the Morocco that Ossman reveals is a telling commentary on the consequences of colonial planning, the influence of modern media, and the rituals of power and representation enacted by the state.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780520084032.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9780520084032.
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15pp photo illustrations. Rubbed. Binding corners bumped. Light cover soil. Good. 23x15cm, x, 246, (15)pp. Contents: Urbanity as a Way to Move; Televisions as Borders; Creating Sights: The City as Event; Time's Power; Objects & Objections; Portraits & Powers; Take My Picture! Wedding Videos & Invisible Brides; Drawing Conclusions.
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Very Good. This text probes the shape and texture of mass images in Casablanca, from posters, films, and videotapes to elections, staged political spectacles and changing rituals. The book blends ethnographic narrative, cultural reportage and the author's firsthand experiences. Num Pages: 276 pages, 18 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBM; JFC; JFD; JFSG; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 22. Weight in Grams: 434. Good copy. 1994. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Like New. 1st edition, 1st printing, University of California Press soft cover, 1994. VG+, w/ clean text, tight binding, straight & uncreased spine; appears as though it has never been read, though it has light edge/corner wear. Free delivery confirmation.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
