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Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: Context, Causes, and Consequences
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Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: Context, Causes, and Consequences Hardcover - 2022

by Alessandra Seggi


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This book explores the depiction of suicide in American youth films from 1900 to 2019. Anchored in Sociology, this multidisciplinary study investigates the causes and consequences of suicide and uncovers the socio-cultural context for the development of youth, film, and suicide. While such cinematic portrayals seem to privilege external explanations of suicide versus internal or psychological ones, overall they are neither rich nor sensitive. Most are simplistic, limited or at the very least unbalanced. At times, they are flatly controversial. In light of this overall problematic depiction of suicide, this book offers a proactive approach to empower young audiences-a media literacy strategy to embrace while watching these films.


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This book explores the depiction of suicide in American youth films from 1900 to 2019. Anchored in Sociology, this multidisciplinary study investigates the causes and consequences of suicide and uncovers the socio-cultural context for the development of youth, film, and suicide. While such cinematic portrayals seem to privilege external explanations of suicide versus internal or psychological ones, overall they are neither rich nor sensitive. Most are simplistic, limited or at the very least unbalanced. At times, they are flatly controversial. In light of this overall problematic depiction of suicide, this book offers a proactive approach to empower young audiences--a media literacy strategy to embrace while watching these films.

Alessandra Seggi is a Fulbright scholar and an award-winning artist. At Temple University, USA, her research and teaching focus on the intersection of the social sciences and media. She is currently working on an innovative project combining drawings with rhymes and traditional texts to illustrate the key dynamics of social life.

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  • Title Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: Context, Causes, and Consequences
  • Author Alessandra Seggi
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 341
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Palgrave MacMillan
  • Date 2022-10-28
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9783031086854 / 3031086856
  • Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.27 x 5.83 x 0.81 in (21.01 x 14.81 x 2.06 cm)

About the author

Alessandra Seggi is a Fulbright scholar and an award-winning artist. At Temple University, USA, her research and teaching focus on the intersection of the social sciences and media. She is currently working on an innovative project combining drawings with rhymes and traditional texts to illustrate the key dynamics of social life.

"For a list of recent conference and event appearances, please visit alessandraseggi.com/related-events/"

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