{"product_id":"world-cinema-through-global-genres-william-v-costanzo-9781118712924","title":"World Cinema Through Global Genres","description":"\u003ci\u003eWorld Cinema through Global Genres\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the complex forces of global filmmaking using the popular concept of film genre. The cluster-based organization allows students to acquire a clear understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInnovative pedagogical approach that uses genres to teach the more unfamiliar subject of world cinema\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA cluster-based organization provides a solid framework for students to acquire a sharper understanding of core issues that apply to all films around the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA \"deep focus\" section in each chapter gives students information and insights about important regions of filmmaking (India, China, Japan, and Latin America) that tend to be underrepresented in world cinema classes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies allow students to focus on important and accessible individual films that exemplify significant traditions and trends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong foundation chapter reviews key concepts and vocabulary for understanding film as an art form, a technology, a business, an index of culture, a social barometer, and a political force.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe engaging style and organization of the book make it a compelling text for both world cinema and film genre courses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William V. Costanzo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1118712927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118712924\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/28\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 7.40w x 0.90d","brand":"William V. Costanzo","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43924133806335,"sku":"9781118712924","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_abd6d0f5-7771-48c2-a890-f5f347b430e4.jpg?v=1681068677","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/world-cinema-through-global-genres-william-v-costanzo-9781118712924","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}