Philosophy of Spike Lee

Informationen zum Autor Mark T. Conard, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College, is the editor of many books, including The Philosophy of Film Noir , The Philosophy of Neo-Noir , and The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers . He lives in New York City. Klappentext In The Philosophy of Spike Lee, editor Mark T. Conard and an impressive list of contributors delve into the rich philosophy behind this filmmaker's extensive work. Not only do they analyze the major themes of race and discrimination that permeate Lee's productions, but also examine other philosophical ideas that are found in his films, ideas such as the nature of time, transcendence, moral motivation, self-constitution, and justice. The authors specialize in a variety of academic disciplines that range from African American Studies to literary and cultural criticism and Philosophy. Zusammenfassung Over his twenty-plus year tenure in Hollywood, Spike Lee has produced a number of controversial films that unapologetically confront sensitive social issues, particularly those of race relations and discrimination.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Mark T. Conard, Mark T. (EDT) Conard
• Collaboration: Mark T Conard (Editeur), Mark T. Conard (Editeur)
• Edition: University Press of Kentucky
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 22.07.2011
• EAN: 9780813133805
• ISBN: 978-0-8131-3380-5
• Pages: 264
• Thèmes: Philosophy of Popular Culture; The Philosophy of Popular Culture
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Théâtre, ballet