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Record Nr.

UNINA9910821217503321

Titolo

Critical dictionary of film and television theory / / edited by Roberta E. Pearson and Philip Simpson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2001

ISBN

1-134-71697-4

1-134-71698-2

1-280-25648-6

9786610256488

0-203-99200-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (731 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PearsonRoberta E

SimpsonPhilip

Disciplina

791.4301

Soggetti

Motion pictures

Television

Film criticism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Bool Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Introduction; Acknowledgements; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The Critical Dictionary of Film and Television Theory clearly and accessibly explains the major theoretical approaches now deployed in the study of the moving image, as well as defining key theoretical terms.This dictionary provides readers with the conceptual apparatus to understand the often daunting language and terminology of screen studies. Entries include: *audience * Homi K. Bhabha * black cinema * the body * children and media * commodification * cop shows * deep focus * Umberto Eco * the gaze * Donna Haraway * bell hooks * infotainment * master narrative * medical dramas