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Film Theory And Criticism: Introductory Readings, 5Th Edition,Used
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Since Publication Of The First Edition In 1974, Film Theory And Criticism, Previously Edited By Gerald Mast, Marshall Cohen, And Leo Braudy, Has Been The Most Widely Used And Cited Anthology Of Critical Writings About Film. Extensively Revised And Updated, This Fifth Edition Is Ideal For Undergraduate And Graduate Courses In Film Theory And Criticism. Featuring Both Classic Texts And Cuttingedge Essays From Almost A Century Of Thought And Writing About The Movies, It Includes 19 Articles New To This Edition And New Introductions For The Individual Sections. The Sections Themselves Have Been Reformulated To Help Lead Readers Into A Richer Understanding Of What The Movies Have And Can Accomplish Both As Individual Works And As Contributions To What Has Been Called 'The Art Form Of The Twentieth Century.' Building Upon The Wide Range Of Selections And The Extensive Historical Coverage That Marked Previous Editions, This Collection Stretches From The Earliest Attempts To Define The Cinema To The Most Recent Efforts To Place Film In The Context Of Psychology, Sociology, And Philosophy And To Explore Issues Of Gender And Race. A Newly Conceived Section On Film Narrative And The Other Arts Has Been Added, The Section On Film Genre Has Been Reorganized To Include A Special Focus On The Horror Film, And A New Subsection Of Essays Addresses The Issue Of Film Spectatorship. This Volume Also Features New And More Accurate Translations Of The Important Essays Of Sergei Eisenstein And Gives More Space To Such Important Theorists As Andr Bazin And Christian Metz.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Film Theory and Criticism: Introductory Readings, 5th Edition'? A: The book focuses on critical writings about film, covering a wide range of topics from film theory to criticism, and includes both classic and contemporary essays.
- Q: Who are the authors and editors of this edition? A: This edition is edited by Leo Braudy and includes contributions from various influential film theorists.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in film studies? A: Yes, this book is ideal for both undergraduate and graduate courses, making it suitable for beginners as well as advanced students.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has a total of 861 pages.
- Q: What are some of the new features in the 5th edition? A: The 5th edition includes 19 new articles, reorganized sections, a newly conceived section on Film Narrative, and updated translations of key essays.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues in film? A: Yes, it explores contemporary topics such as gender, race, film spectatorship, and the intersection of film with psychology and sociology.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the 5th edition published? A: The 5th edition was published on August 6, 1998.
- Q: Can this book be used for research purposes? A: Yes, the anthology is widely cited and can serve as a valuable resource for research in film theory and criticism.
- Q: Are there any specific essays included in this edition? A: Yes, the edition features important essays from theorists like Sergei Eisenstein, André Bazin, and Christian Metz.