Rosen, P
Narrative, Apparatus, Ideology: A Film Theory Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231058810
- author:
- Rosen, P
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 549
- Genre:
- Films, cinema
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Narrative, Apparatus, Ideology A Film Theory Reader by Philip Rosen is a comprehensive anthology of essays that explores key issues in film theory. Spanning various approaches, including structuralism, poststructuralism, psychoanalysis, feminism, and Marxism, the works featured here offer diverse perspectives on the cinematic apparatus, narrative analysis, and social and cultural theory. The book is divided into sections, each accompanied by an introduction outlining the major assumptions, ideas, and arguments of the articles. This structure provides a clear framework for understanding the complex relationships between film theory, history, and social and cultural context. By bringing together seminal works from leading thinkers in the field, this anthology offers a rich and nuanced exploration of film theory, making it an essential resource for scholars and researchers.