Introduction to Film Studies by Jill Nelmes

Introduction to Film Studies by Jill Nelmes

Traces the historical development of film, and introduces some of the world's national cinemas. This book analyzes and discusses various films and presents theories and theorists from formalism to feminism, and from Eisenstein to Deleuze. Including a foreword by Bill Nichols, it is useful for introductory student of film, media or the visual arts.

Praise for previous editions:

First Edition

'Simply the best introductory volume in the field so far' - Jesus B Sanchez, Castilla La Mongha University, Ciudad Real, Spain

'Indispensable for the A Level, degree student or lay reader in film, communications or media courses...will indisputably be the standard text for many years to come...close to the perfect film studies textbook you are likely to see.' - John Lough, Senior Lecturer in Media Theory, University of Humberside, UK

Second Edition

'I highly recommend this text to any student embarking on the study of film...An admirable synthesis of historical, social and theoretical considerations of cinema, presented in an engaging and accessible manner.' - Alan Burton, De Montfort University, UK

'Probably the clearest, most comprehensive and accessible introduction to film studies available.' - Martin Price, Stratford-upon-Avon College, UK

Third Edition

'I know of no other introductory film text that covers so much ground, nor that so readily connects up film theory and discourse with work in mass and popular culture. The revised edition keeps up with changes in technology and the discussions of Hollywood are particularly illuminating...I highly recommend this text.' - Denise Albanese, George Mason University, USA

'The ideal book for anyone starting Film Studies...Illustrations are plentiful and all important concepts and terminology are accessibly explained. I encourage students to make it their top priority reading.' - Jeff Thomas, Coleg Gwent, Pontypool, Wales

Jill Nelmes is a senior lecturer at the University of East London. Her research interests include gender and film and screenwriting. She recently spent two years studying screenwriting at UCLA and working in the film industry in Los Angeles.

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ISBN 13	9780415409285
ISBN 10	0415409284
Titel	Introduction to Film Studies
Autor	Jill Nelmes
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr	2007-03-26
Seitenanzahl	512
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.