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Realism and Popular Cinema
Compares Once were warriors with other films that have similar themes.
Nursing the Image
Julia Hallam considers the 'image' of nursing and how it has been constructed, contributing to the debates surrounding gender and occupational identity.
Locating the Moving Image
Essays exploring the methodologies used by film scholars to develop a spatial history of the moving image. Leading scholars in the interdisciplinary field of geo-spatial visual studies examine the social experience of cinema and the different ways in which film production developed as a commercial enterprise, as a leisure activity, and as modes of expression and communication. Their research charts new pathways in mapping the relationship between film production and local film practices, theatrical exhibition circuits and cinema going, creating new forms of spatial anthropology. Topics include cinematic practices in rural and urban communities, development of cinema by amateur filmmakers, an...
Movies, Music and Memory
Presenting research findings from recent studies, including pilot projects led by the authors in the UK and Brazil, this book provides an accessible, timely, practically relevant and jargon-free overview of how music and films are currently used in nursing homes, dementia wards and day care centres for the older population.
Working Girls
Working Girls investigates the thematic concerns of contemporary Hollywood cinema, and its ambivalent articulation of women as both active, and defined by sexual performance, asking whether new Hollywood cinema has responded to feminism and contemporary sexual identities. Whether analysing the rise of films centred around female friendships, or the entrance of pop stars such as Whitney Houston and Madonna into film, Working Girls is an authoritative investigation of the presence of women both as film makers and actors in contemporary mainstream cinema.
The Living Age
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Popular television drama
Popular television drama: critical perspectives' is a collection of essays examining landmark programmes of the last forty years, from 'Doctor Who' to 'The Office', and from 'The Demon Headmaster' to 'Queer As Folk'. Contributions from prominent academics focus on the full range of popular genres, from sitcoms to science fiction, gothic horror and children's drama, and challenge received wisdom by reconsidering how British television drama can be analysed. Each section is preceded by an introduction in which the editors discuss how the essays address existing problems in the field and also suggest new directions for study. The book is split into three sections, addressing the enduring appeal of popular genres, the notion of 'quality' in television drama, and analysing a range of programmes past and present. Popular television drama: critical perspectives will be of interest to students and researchers in many academic disciplines that study television drama. Its breadth and focus on popular programmes will also appeal to those interested in the shows themselves.
Film Theory
This major new collection identifies the critical and theoretical concepts which have been most significant in the study of film and presents a historical and intellectual context for the material examined.
This Man'S Wife Vol. Three
In 'This Man's Wife vol. Three,' George Manville Fenn constructs a narrative that is both intricate and captivating, capturing the essence of 19th-century literary style. Fenn's intricate character development and thorough attention to plot have resulted in a novel that not only follows the period's narrative expectations, but also delves into the depths of the human mind and the complications of matrimonial fidelity. Fenn's underlying pedagogical goal is obvious in 'This Man's Wife vol. three,' where moral quandaries are not just plot devices, but also channels for exploring the human condition. His experiences and views of society standards at the time had a clear impact on the story's fabric, contextualizing his characters' struggles and eventual resolutions. This book is highly recommended for people who enjoy classic literature and are interested in the sociological aspects of Victorian marriage. 'This Man's Wife vol. three' is more than just a compelling story; it is a lens through which we can see and comprehend the moral fabric of a bygone era.
