Book Description:
Explore the intricate relationship between American cinema and culture in John Belton’s latest edition. Updated to include current trends and scholarship, this richly illustrated guide delves into film history and its influence on American values. Essential for film students and scholars.
American Cinema American Culture, 5th Edition
Author: John Belton
ISBN: 978-0073514291
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Language: English
Description: John Belton’s American Cinema/American Culture, Fifth Edition, stands as a premier textbook in the field of American film studies. This latest edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect current scholarship and the recent trends within the film industry. With a dynamic new full-color design and enriched with hundreds of illustrations, this book provides an expansive overview of the interconnections between American cinema and American culture. Belton offers detailed examinations spanning from the origins of film in the silent era to modern cinema, articulating the evolutionary dynamics of American filmmaking alongside broader cultural and historical contexts. Placing a stronger emphasis than ever on recent developments in film theory, criticism, and contemporary filmmaking, this fifth edition is indispensable for students and scholars eager to deepen their understanding of American cinema’s role in shaping societal values.