Reading the Romance: Women, Patriarchy, and Popular Literature by Janice A Radway ISBN 13: 9780807843499

UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

University of North Carolina Press, 1991. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

UsedGood. creased spine, highlighting throughout, inscription on page edges

UsedVeryGood. Minor wear, however, text is mostly clean & readable.

University of North Carolina Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of North Carolina Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

The University of North Carolina Press. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

The University of North Carolina Press, November 1991. Trade Paperback. Used - Good.

University of North Carolina Press, 1991-11-30. Revised. paperback. Used: Good.

Edges sl shelf worn, previous store sticker on front cover, prev owner mark blacked out on fep& title page

University of North Carolina Press, 1991-11-30. Paperback. Acceptable. The cover has a few creases and some wear to the edges and corners. There are markings and underlining throughout the book.

The University of North Carolina Press, 1991-11-30. Paperback. Very Good. 8x6x0. Very good stiff glossy paper wraps; light rubbing along edges. Binding tight; contents clean and unmarked. 276pp. Index. Price sticker on first page. Yellow highlighter remainder mark bottom page edge. All items carefully packed to avoid damage from moisture and rough handling.

Paperback. Fine.

Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 1991 Book. As New. Soft cover. 2nd Ed... Originally published in 1984 and now re-issued with a new introduction by the author. "Reading the Romance" challenges popular (and often demeaning) myths about why romantic fiction, one of publishing's most lucrative categories, captivates millions of women readers. Among those who have disparaged romance reading are feminists, literary critics, and theorists of mass culture. They claim that romances enforce the woman reader's dependence on men and acceptance of the repressive ideology purveyed by popular culture. Radway questions such claims, arguing that critical attention "must shift from the text itself, taken in isolation, to the complex social event of reading." She examines that event, from the complicated business of publishing and distribution to the individual reader's engagement with the text. Radway's provocative approach combines reader-response criticism with… Read More

University North Carolina Pr, 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780807843499

University North Carolina Pr, 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780807843499

Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1991. Soft cover. Near Fine. Clean, tight, unmarked; spine straight and uncreased; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Originally published in 1984, this book challenges popular (and often demeaning) myths about why romantic fiction, one of publishing's most lucrative categories, captivates millions of women readers. In a new introduction, Radway places the book within the context of current scholarship and offers both an explanation and critique of the study's limitations.

University of North Carolina Press, 1991-11-30. Revised. paperback. Used:Good.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Chapel Hill & London: University Of North Carolina Press. Includes a new introduction by the author. Larger format softback. As new & unread . Mint. Soft cover. 3rd Edition. 1991.