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Routledge - Relentless Progress: Children's Literature Book

Name: Routledge - Relentless Progress: Children's Literature Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the powerful role of storytelling in a changing world with Relentless Progress by celebrated scholar Jack Zipes. Published by Routledge, this book examines how fairy tales and children's literature can act as tools of resistance against the pressures of globalization and consumerism. Jack Zipes investigates whether fantasy can counter the homogenizing effects of modern society. As children are increasingly viewed through the lens of consumerism, Zipes argues that storytelling maintains a unique and fantastic capacity to resist negative social trends. This work provides a deep look into how the civilizing process affects the way stories are told and received. Perfect for readers interested in history, literature, and social theory, this book addresses whether storytellers can maintain their authenticity in a consumer-driven age. It offers a critical perspective on the reconfiguration of children's literature and its ability to subvert modern influences.

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Written by Jack Zipes, a celebrated scholar of fairy tales and children's literature.

Examines the ability of fantasy and storytelling to counter the influence of globalization.

Analyzes how children's literature can resist the trends of modern consumerism.

Investigates the capacity of stories to maintain authenticity in a changing social landscape.

Provides critical questions regarding the reconfiguration of children in the civilizing process.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415990637
Category: Books > Subjects > Language Study & Reference > English as a Foreign Language > Literacy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 05 December 2008
Listed Since: 23 June 2008

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