Disability in Comic Books and Graphic Narratives

Disability in Comic Books and Graphic Narratives
Author : C. Foss
Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 216
Release : 2016-04-08
ISBN 10 : 9781137501110
ISBN 13 : 1137501111
Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL
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Disability in Comic Books and Graphic Narratives Book Description:

As there has yet to be any substantial scrutiny of the complex confluences a more sustained dialogue between disability studies and comics studies might suggest, Disability in Comic Books and Graphic Narratives aims through its broad range of approaches and focus points to explore this exciting subject in productive and provocative ways.


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