Diana, A Cultural History: Gender, Race, Nation and the People's Princess [Hardcover]

Jude Davies (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0333736885 | ISBN-13: 978-0333736883

This book intervenes in debates over the significance of Diana, Princess of Wales, by offering a critical account of her status as a media icon from 1981 to the present. It outlines the historical development of representations of Diana, analyzing the ways in which she has been understood via discourses of gender, sexuality, race, economic class, the royal, national identity, and the human. The book goes on to assess the issues at stake in debates over the "meaning" of Diana, such as the gender politics of cultural icon-making and deconstruction, and conflicting notions of cultural value.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“This book is an important contribution to the growing debate on what it means for monarchy to be mediated.” —Dr. Nick Couldry, The London School of Economics and Political Science.

“Just when we thought there was nothing left to be said about the representation of Diana, Princess of Wales, along comes this substantial book by Jude Davies.” —Ann Kaloski-Naylor, University of York.

About the Author

Jude Davies is Senior Lecturer in the School of Cultural Studies at King Alfred's College, Winchester.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 260 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (August 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0333736885
• ISBN-13: 978-0333736883
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,329,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.