J. Nelson
Palgrave Macmillan US
e druk, 2013
9781137374707
Popular Cinema as Political Theory
Idealism and Realism in Epics, Noirs, and Satires
Specificaties
Gebonden, blz.
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Engels
Palgrave Macmillan US |
2013
ISBN13: 9781137374707
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden
Samenvatting
The book presents cinematic case studies in political realism versus political idealism, demonstrating methods of viewing popular cinema as political theory. The book appreciates political myth-making in popular genres as especially practical and accessible theorizing about politics.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781137374707
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan US
Hoofdrubriek:Kunst en cultuur, Mens en maatschappij
Inhoudsopgave
Introduction: Doing Political Theory with Popular Films: Styles in Action in Everyday Life 1. An Epic Comeback? Post-Western Politics in Film and Theory 2. Rhythms of Political Satire: Post-Modern Politics in Words, Musics, and Movies 3. Realism as a Political Style: Noir Insights 4. Noir in Paradise: Testing and Twisting Realist Politics Conclusion: Unsettling Idealism versus Realism: Perfectionism in Two Classics of Neo Noir