Film Theory: The Basics by Kevin Mcdonald

Film Theory: The Basics by Kevin Mcdonald

Film Theory: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the key theorists, concepts, and debates that have shaped the study of moving images. It examines film theory from its emergence in the early twentieth century to its study in the present day, and explores why film has drawn special attention as a medium, as a form of representation, and as a focal point in the rise of modern visual culture. The book emphasizes how film theory has developed as a historically contingent discourse, one that has evolved and changed in conjunction with different social, political, and intellectual factors. To explore this fully, the book is broken down into the following distinct sections: Theory Before Theory, 1915-1960 French Theory, 1949-1968 Screen Theory, 1969-1996 Post-Theory, 1996-2015 Complete with questions for discussion and a glossary of both key terms and key theorists, Film Theory: The Basics is an invaluable resource for those new to film studies and for anyone else interested in the history and significance of critical thinking in relation to the moving image.

"Many introductions to film theory confuse and confound the beginnerKevin McDonald’s addition to Routledge’s ‘The Basics’ series is different. It is one of the most accessible introductions to film theory currently available, and should become the first stop for students embarking on any future study of film theory."

Warren Buckland, Reader in Film Studies, Oxford Brookes University

Kevin McDonald is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at California State University, Northridge where he teaches popular culture and cultural theory. His research focuses on film theory and contemporary Hollywood. He is currently co-editing a collection entitled The Netflix Effect.

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ISBN 13	9781138797345
ISBN 10	1138797340
Title	Film Theory: The Basics
Author	Kevin Mcdonald
Series	The Basics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2016-02-22
Number of pages	196
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