{"product_id":"what-is-film-theory-an-introduction-to-contemporary-debates","title":"What is Film Theory?: An Introduction to Contemporary Debates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Richard Rushton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131604618\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 218\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.8 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Film Theory?\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the major debates in contemporary film theory. Spanning over the key theoretical concepts, perspectives, and traditions that have shaped the discipline since the 1960s, this book critically examines the contributions of prominent film theorists and philosophers. Designed to be both accessible and informative, it walks the reader through the central issues and arguments in the field, making it an indispensable guide for both students of Film and Media Studies and general readers interested in film theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers a wide range of topics, beginning with an exploration of structuralism and semiotics, then moving through key discussions on psychoanalysis, feminism, Screen theory, and cultural studies. It further delves into post-theory, cognitivism, historical poetics, and recent developments in the field such as audience research and the ‘cinema of attractions’. Each theoretical approach is illustrated with case studies from classic and contemporary films, including \u003cem\u003eSingin’ in the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Searchers\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTout va bien\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJaws\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDo the Right Thing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBrokeback Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street\u003c\/em\u003e. These case studies are enriched with illustrative film stills, helping to bridge theory and practical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a student aiming to understand film theory or a film enthusiast curious about how film theorists interpret cinema, this book will provide you with a deeper understanding of the debates that have shaped the way we think about film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Themes Covered\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructuralism and Semiotics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsychoanalysis and Feminism in Film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreen Theory and Cultural Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost-Theory, Cognitivism, and Historical Poetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudience Research and Cinema of Attractions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Studies on Iconic Films\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Rushton and Gary Bettinson are both lecturers in the Department of Media, Film, and Cultural Studies at Lancaster University, UK. They have extensive experience in teaching and researching film theory and have authored numerous works on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50008113545520,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131604618","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/61GkHE_QroL.jpg?v=1756394073","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/what-is-film-theory-an-introduction-to-contemporary-debates","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}