Film and History Paperback / softback
by James (University of Leicester, Leicester) Chapman
Part of the Theory and History series
Paperback / softback
Description
Film is the pre-eminent mass medium of the modern age.
It is a valuable source of evidence for the study of both the past and the contemporary world, and is a social practice that has affected the lives of millions.
How can historians engage with this important and influential medium?Written for both students and teachers, Film and History:- provides a concise, accessible introduction to the use of film in historical enquiry and a summary of the main theoretical debates- Charts the development of film history as a subject area and a discipline in its own right- Considers different approaches to film history, including film as an art form, as ideology, as a historical source, and as a social practice- Includes case studies to ground discussion of theories and approaches in specific examplesWide-ranging and authoritative, Film and History equips students with the methods both to analyse film texts and to understand the place of film in history and culture.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:30/10/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780230363878
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:30/10/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9780230363878