This revealing work looks at representations of motherhood from a wide range of pop culture sources to explore larger questions about the image and self-image of mothers in the United States.
12 contributorsaccomplished scholars from a range of fields, including theatre, literature studies, sociology, film, women's studies, media studies, and psychology
A chronology showing how portrayals of motherhood have evolved over time
Bibliographies with each essay, listing key sources in print and online for further reading
A comprehensive index