Conflict And Control In The Cinema: A Reader In Film And Society
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At the intersection of art, power, and public life, Conflict and Control in the Cinema: A Reader in Film and Society presents a rigorous and wide-ranging examination of cinema as a social and ideological institution, gathering essential critical writings that interrogate how film both reflects and shapes the societies that produce it. Edited by John Tulloch, this anthology brings together a carefully curated selection of essays that argue cinema is never a neutral medium — it is a battleground where questions of censorship, representation, industry control, and audience reception are perpetually contested. The collection draws on perspectives from sociology, cultural studies, and film theory to illuminate the complex power dynamics at work behind the screen, illustrating how economic forces, state regulation, and cultural norms conspire to define what audiences see — and what they don't. Tulloch's editorial framework provides sharp intellectual coherence, making this an indispensable resource for students and scholars of film and media studies alike. For anyone who has ever wondered who truly controls the stories we are told, this volume offers a provocative and enduring answer.
Author: John Tulloch
Format: Paperback
Published: 1977, Macmillan
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of art, power, and public life, Conflict and Control in the Cinema: A Reader in Film and Society presents a rigorous and wide-ranging examination of cinema as a social and ideological institution, gathering essential critical writings that interrogate how film both reflects and shapes the societies that produce it. Edited by John Tulloch, this anthology brings together a carefully curated selection of essays that argue cinema is never a neutral medium — it is a battleground where questions of censorship, representation, industry control, and audience reception are perpetually contested. The collection draws on perspectives from sociology, cultural studies, and film theory to illuminate the complex power dynamics at work behind the screen, illustrating how economic forces, state regulation, and cultural norms conspire to define what audiences see — and what they don't. Tulloch's editorial framework provides sharp intellectual coherence, making this an indispensable resource for students and scholars of film and media studies alike. For anyone who has ever wondered who truly controls the stories we are told, this volume offers a provocative and enduring answer.