Hollywood's New Radicalism by Ben Dickenson

Hollywood's New Radicalism by Ben Dickenson

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Provides an insightful take on modern American cinema's relations with, and influence on Reagan, Clinton, and Bush administrations. The author tells the story of the corporate take-over of the movies in the 1970s, and the subsequent transformation of Hollywood into the dominant force in the global media industry.

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Hollywood's New Radicalism by Ben Dickenson

Provides an insightful take on modern American cinema's relations with, and influence on Reagan, Clinton, and Bush administrations. The author tells the story of the corporate take-over of the movies in the 1970s, and the subsequent transformation of Hollywood into the dominant force in the global media industry.
"'Here's a book that explains how the industry we're in really works and how some of us try to get a human message through the systemWithout question an enjoyable and stimulating read.' - Ed Asner Ambitious and refreshing. Ben Dickenson displays a rare and welcome use of political ideas, to make sense of Hollywood beyond its trivial surface.' - Tony Garnett"
Ben Dickenson is a film writer and journalist and has a Master's degree in Film and Television from the University of Westminster.
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ISBN 13 9781845111038
ISBN 10 1845111036
Title Hollywood's New Radicalism
Author Ben Dickenson
Series Cinema And Society
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2005-11-25
Number of pages 204
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