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Author Dahlgren, Robert L., author.

Title From martyrs to murderers : images of teachers and teaching in hollywood films / Robert L. Dahlgren.

Publication Info. Rotterdam : Sense Publishers, 2017.

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Description 1 online resource.
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Physical Medium polychrome
Series Constructing knowledge: curriculum studies in action ; volume 14
Constructing knowledge. Curriculum studies in action ; v. 14.
Summary In 'From Martyrs to Murderers', the author explores the connections between the dark, unflattering representations of public schools, teachers and teaching in popular Hollywood films and the conservative attacks on public education that have culminated in a generation of neo-liberal standards reform measures. The author?s analysis is based on a survey of 60 movies that feature significant interactions between public school teachers and their students. This study employed a textual analysis method involving viewing the films alongside original script material, which reveals that the narratives involving public schools during the late 20th century and early 21st century are distinct from those involving other types of schools or eras.
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Subject Schools in motion pictures.
Schools in motion pictures.
Education in motion pictures.
Education in motion pictures.
Motion pictures -- United States.
Motion pictures.
United States.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
ISBN 9789463009652 (electronic book)
9463009655 (electronic book)
Standard No. 10.1007/978-94-6300-965-2