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Routledge Visions of Yesterday - Cinema and Social History

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Explore the deep connection between film and social history with Visions of Yesterday from the Routledge Library Editions: Cinema series. This study examines how cinema acts as a mirror for society, reflecting the beliefs and myths of different eras. By looking at how nations express their pressures, tensions, and hopes through movies, this book provides a unique look at film as a cultural record. The text uses three specific case studies to explain these social dynamics: American populism, British imperialism, and German Nazism. Through these lenses, readers can see how cinema dramatizes the collective identity of a nation. For those interested in American cinema specifically, the book analyzes the work of three influential directors: John Ford, Frank Capra, and Leo McCarey. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone studying the history of film and its role in shaping and reflecting human society.

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Analyzes film as a primary source of social history and a reflection of societal changes.

Examines how cinema dramatizes popular myths and the collective beliefs of a nation.

Includes detailed case studies on American populism, British imperialism, and German Nazism.

Provides an in-depth look at American cinema through the careers of John Ford, Frank Capra, and Leo McCarey.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Cinema series for academic and historical study.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415726816
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 11 November 2013
Listed Since: 17 June 2013

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