Smith, Matthew J.
More Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138359536
- author:
- Smith, Matthew J.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 286
- Dimensions:
- 1.8 x 34.7 x 34.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Comprehensive textbook exploring the artistic and cultural significance of comic books and graphic novels. Editors Matthew J. Brown, Randy Duncan, and Matthew J. Smith introduce key theories and critical methods for analyzing comics, providing students with a deeper understanding of their meanings and forms. This second volume features 19 fresh perspectives on comics, covering topics such as disability studies, parasocial relationships, scientific humanities, and queer theory. It serves as both a companion to the acclaimed Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods and a stand-alone textbook in its own right. Suitable for students and scholars interested in Comics Studies, Critical Theory, and the Humanities.