American Cinema and Hollywood - Critical Approaches (Paperback)

The Hollywood industry is one of the most popular modules studied as part of a film studies degree. American Cinema and Hollywood is tailored precisely to meet the needs of students taking such a course, covering the history of American cinema, the emerging studio system, Hollywood's relationship with both American society and the world beyond. Specially commissioned chapters by top-class international contributors engage with critical debates, whilst learning aids such as chapter summaries and guides to further reading help the student to assimilate the material. Illustrated throughout, this text is an essential course companion for students of film and media.