Cinemas of the World: Film and Society from 1895 to the Present

by James Chapman

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The cinema has been the pre-eminent popular art form of the 20th century. In Cinemas of the World, James Chapman examines the relationship between film and society in the modern world: film as entertainment medium, film as a reflection of national cultures and preoccupations, film as an instrument of propaganda. He also explores two interrelated issues that have recurred throughout the history of cinema: the economic and cultural hegemony of...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1861891628

ISBN13:9781861891624

Release Date:June 2003

Publisher:Reaktion Books

Length:256 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.6" x 5.2" x 9.5"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Film & Television Humor & Entertainment Movies Performing Arts Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences

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