Understanding Film Theory av Dr. Ruth Doughty, Christine Etherington-Wright

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<p>Film theory has a reputation for being challenging. Often requiring time and effort to fully grasp it and seeming rather old-fashioned, it can be difficult to approach the subject with enthusiasm and appreciate its relevance to modern day. </p><p><i>Understanding Film Theory</i> aims to disassociate theory from these connotations and bring a fresh, modern and accessible approach to the discipline. Now comprehensively updated in a second edition, the book¿s sixteen chapters - including a new chapter on Adaptations - continue to provide an insight into the main areas of debate. Taking the application of theory as its central theme, the text incorporates a number of innovative features: ¿Reflect and Respond¿ sections encourage readers to engage critically with theoretical concepts, while seminal texts are concisely summarised without oversimplifying key points.</p>Throughout the book the authors illustrate why theory is important and demonstrate how it can be applied in a meaningful wa