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Race, the floating signifier, a production of the Media Education Foundation ; introduced by Sut Jhally ; produced, directed & edited by Sut Jhally

Label
Race, the floating signifier, a production of the Media Education Foundation ; introduced by Sut Jhally ; produced, directed & edited by Sut Jhally
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Grade 9+Higher education
Main title
Race
Oclc number
897765598
resource.otherEventInformation
Originally produced by Media Education Foundation in 1997
Responsibility statement
a production of the Media Education Foundation ; introduced by Sut Jhally ; produced, directed & edited by Sut Jhally
Runtime
62
Sub title
the floating signifier
Summary
Arguing against biological interpretations of racial difference, Stuart Hall asks viewers to pay close attention to the cultural processes by and through which the visible differences of appearance come to stand for natural or biological properties of human beings. Ideal for classes on cultural studies, African American studies, media studies, communication, sociology, and anthropology, among others
Technique
live action
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