In this innovative book, Sarah Cooper revisits the history of film theory in order to bring to the fore the neglected concept of the soul and to trace its changing fortunes. The Soul of Film Theory charts the legacy of this multi-faceted, contested term, from the classical to the contemporary era.
Table of Content
Introduction: The Soul of Film Theory 1. Classical Souls 2. Signifying Souls 3. Body and Soul Concluding RemarksAbout the author
Sarah Cooper is Head of Film Studies and Reader in Film Theory and Aesthetics at King’s College London, UK. She is author of Relating to Queer Theory (Peter Lang, 2001), Selfless Cinema? Ethics and French Documentary (Legenda, 2006, 2008) and Chris Marker (MUP, 2008).
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 209 ● ISBN 9781137328588 ● File size 1.8 MB ● Publisher Palgrave Macmillan UK ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2013 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2696846 ● Copy protection Social DRM