American Cinema and Hollywood: Critical Approaches [Paperback]

John Hill (Editor), Pamela Church Gibson (Editor), Richard Dyer (Editor), E. Ann Kaplan (Editor), Paul Willemen (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198742819 | ISBN-13: 978-0198742814 | Publication Date: February 17, 2000

American Cinema and Hollywood provides a clear and authoritative guide to one of the most important areas of film study. Comprehensive and up-to-date, it looks at the history of American cinema, the emergence of the studio system, the key characteristics of Hollywood films, and Hollywood's relationship with both American society and the world beyond. A team of international experts explains the key concepts and arguments involved in the study of Hollywood while selected "readings" show how different critical perspectives apply to individual films. The volume is enhanced by illustrations throughout and learning aids such as chapter summaries and guides to further reading. Ideal for courses in film and media studies, American Cinema and Hollywood is also essential reading for anyone interested in American cinema.

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About the Author

EDITORS

John Hill is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Media and Performance Studies at the University of Ulster at Coleraine

Pamela Church Gibson is a Senior Lecturer in Contextual and Cultural Studies at the London College of Fashion, a constituent college of the London Institute

CONSULTANT EDITORS

Richard Dyer is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Warwick

E. Ann Kaplan teaches in the Department of English at the Humanities Institute at Stony Brook, New York

Paul Willemen is Professor, Department of Media Studies, Napier University, Edinburgh

Product Details

• Paperback: 178 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198742819
• ISBN-13: 978-0198742814
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,787,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)