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Author Beeler, Karin E. (Karin Elizabeth), 1963-

Title Tattoos, desire and violence : marks of resistance in literature, film and television / Karin Beeler.

Imprint Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2006.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  391.65 B392t 2006    ---  Available
Description ix, 230 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Summary "This book explores the tattoo in the context of resistance and marginality, and draws attention to the important relationship between the visual and the narrative components of tattoo culture. Tattoos are examined in relation to Holocaust victims, slaves and colonized peoples, gangs and inmates, and other societies"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and filmography (p. 211-217) and index.
Subject Tattooing in literature.
Tattooing in motion pictures.
Tattooing on television.
Tattooing -- Social aspects.
ISBN 0786423897 (pbk. : alk. paper)

 
    
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