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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simpson, Philip.

Pearson, Roberta E.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Dictionaries.

Motion pictures.

Television--Dictionaries.

Television.

Film criticism--Dictionaries.

Film criticism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (731 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-71697-4

1-134-71698-2

1-280-25648-6

9786610256488

0-203-99200-8

9780203992005

OCLC:

71813197