An Introduction to Film Studies

An Introduction to Film Studies is a comprehensive textbook for students of cinema. This completely revised and updated second edition provides a guide to key issues and concepts in film studies and also traces the historical development of film, while introducing some of the world's key national cinemas. Written by experienced teachers in the field and lavishly illustrated with over 160 film stills and production shots, it will be essential reading for any introductory student of film.Key features of the second edition are:* updated coverage of a wide range of concepts, theories and issues in film studies* in-depth discussion of the contemporary film industry* a new chapter on spectatorship in cinema* marginal key terms, notes and cross-referencing* new case studies and examples, review questions and follow-up activities, website resources and a glossary of terms* suggestions for further reading, further viewing and a comprehensive bibliographyContributors: Lez Cooke, Chris Jones, Mark Joyce, Asha Kasbekar, Julia Knight, Searle Kochberg, Jill Nelmes, Patrick Phillips, Allan Rowe, Chris Webster, Paul Wells