Film Censorship In Australia

Film Censorship In Australia

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This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Ina Bertrand
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ faded and worn. Light bubbling and chipping to same. Spine of board chipped. Light tanning to block. Pages beginning to yellow. All text legible.

Film Censorship In Australia chronicles the complex history of cinematic regulation across the continent, presenting a detailed account of the forces that shaped what audiences could and could not view. Ina Bertrand uncovers the evolving social, political, and cultural pressures that influenced censorship decisions, illustrating how these policies reflected broader societal anxieties and moral standards. The work details specific cases and legislative changes, providing an academic yet accessible analysis of the mechanisms and impacts of film control from its inception. It argues for the profound influence of censorship on Australian film culture and its lasting legacy on artistic expression and public discourse.

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Description

Author: Ina Bertrand
Binding: Hardback
Published: University of Queensland Press, 1978

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ faded and worn. Light bubbling and chipping to same. Spine of board chipped. Light tanning to block. Pages beginning to yellow. All text legible.

Film Censorship In Australia chronicles the complex history of cinematic regulation across the continent, presenting a detailed account of the forces that shaped what audiences could and could not view. Ina Bertrand uncovers the evolving social, political, and cultural pressures that influenced censorship decisions, illustrating how these policies reflected broader societal anxieties and moral standards. The work details specific cases and legislative changes, providing an academic yet accessible analysis of the mechanisms and impacts of film control from its inception. It argues for the profound influence of censorship on Australian film culture and its lasting legacy on artistic expression and public discourse.