Film and History

Film is the pre-eminent mass medium of the modern age. It is a valuable source of evidence for the study of both the past and the contemporary world, and is a social practice that has affected the lives of millions. How can historians engage with this important and influential medium?Written for both students and teachers, :- provides a concise, accessible introduction to the use of film in historical enquiry and a summary of the main theoretical debates- Charts the development of film history as a subject area and a discipline in its own right- Considers different approaches to film history, including film as an art form, as ideology, as a historical source, and as a social practice- Includes case studies to ground discussion of theories and approaches in specific examplesWide-ranging and authoritative, Film and History equips students with the methods both to analyse film texts and to understand the place of film in history and culture.>

About the author

James Chapman is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Leicester, UK.

Product details

• Authors: James Chapman, Chapman James
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.10.2013
• EAN: 9780230363878
• ISBN: 978-0-230-36387-8
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 214 mm x 14 mm
• Series: Theory and History; Theory and History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; B, HISTORY / Historiography, Films, cinema, Film History, Historiography, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Film and TV History, Motion pictures—History, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, cinema;culture;film;film history;Glossar;history;methods