{"product_id":"world-cinema-through-global-genres-isbn-9781118712917","title":"World Cinema through Global Genres","description":"\u003cp\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\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 \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit I The Warrior Hero 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Warrior Hero 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep Focus on Chinese Cinemas 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven\u003c\/i\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eSeven Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eSholay\u003c\/i\u003e 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eWay of the Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit II The Wedding Film 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Wedding Film 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep Focus on Indian Cinemas 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eMy Big Fat Greek Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eMonsoon Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eThe Wedding Banquet\u003c\/i\u003e 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eWedding in Galilee\u003c\/i\u003e 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit III The Horror Film 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Horror Film 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep Focus on Japanese Cinemas 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eHalloween\u003c\/i\u003e 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eSuspiria\u003c\/i\u003e 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eThe Devil's Backbone\u003c\/i\u003e 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eRing\u003c\/i\u003e 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit IV The Road Movie 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The Road Movie 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep Focus on Latin American Cinemas 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eThelma \u0026amp; Louise\u003c\/i\u003e 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eLa Strada\u003c\/i\u003e 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eBreathless\u003c\/i\u003e 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClose-up: \u003ci\u003eThe Motorcycle Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 406\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Costanzo\u003c\/b\u003e is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of English and Film at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, where he teaches courses in writing, literature, and film studies. Dr. Costanzo has previously published five books on film, writing, and computers, including \u003ci\u003eReading the Movies\u003c\/i\u003e (1992), \u003ci\u003eGreat Films and How to Teach Them\u003c\/i\u003e (2004) and \u003ci\u003eThe Writer’s Eye\u003c\/i\u003e (2008). He currently serves on the Society for Cinema and Media Studies Teaching Committee.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful textbook as well as a scholarly tour-de-force. Costanzo brings new meaning to the concept of global genres and offers up examples that convincingly demonstrate cinematic border crossings and cultural connections amongst far-flung places.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Desser, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Costanzo revitalizes both world cinema and genre studies with his stimulating, insightful cross cultural approach to warrior heroes, wedding films, horror and road movies. It's a well-written, scholarly work that's as inventive as it is enjoyable.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDiane Carson, Past President, University Film and Video Association (UFVA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"William Costanzo has cut the clearest path yet through the forest of World Cinema. Key genres take us confidently place to place, era to era; while maps, timelines, and surveys of national industries position a rich array of films, many analyzed with real mastery.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDudley Andrew, Professor of Film and Comparative Literature, Yale University, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Cinema through Global Genres\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new response to recent trends in internationalism that shape the increasingly global character of movies. Costanzo is able to render the complex forces of global filmmaking accessible to students; instead of tracing the long histories of cinema country by country, this innovative textbook uses engaging, recent films like \u003ci\u003eHero\u003c\/i\u003e (China), \u003ci\u003eMonsoon Wedding\u003c\/i\u003e (India), and \u003ci\u003eCentral Station\u003c\/i\u003e (Brazil) as entry points, linking them to comparable American and European films. The book's cluster-based organization allows students to acquire a progressively sharper understanding of core issues about genre, aesthetics, industry, culture, history, film theory, and representation that apply to all films around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents are empowered to look through the lens of genre for reasons behind the similarities and differences among movies made at home and abroad. They come to understand how today's films are part of a dynamic world phenomenon, drawing on local traditions and foreign influences to meet the needs and desires of an increasingly multicultural, globally conscious audience. By studying the cultural flows and cross-currents shaping global genres, readers form a deeper appreciation not only of the films and their stories, but also of the people, societies, and beliefs behind these films.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline resources for instructors, including sample syllabi, lesson plans, student assignments and filmographies, can be found at \u003cb\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/costanzo\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful textbook as well as a scholarly tour-de-force.  Costanzo brings new meaning to the concept of global genres and offers up examples that convincingly demonstrate cinematic border crossings and cultural connections amongst far-flung places.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Desser, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Costanzo revitalizes both world cinema and genre studies with his stimulating, insightful cross cultural approach to warrior heroes, wedding films, horror and road movies. It's a well-written, scholarly work that's as inventive as it is enjoyable.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDiane Carson, Past President, University Film and Video Assn (UFVA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"William Costanzo has cut the clearest path yet through the forest of World Cinema. Key genres take us confidently place to place, era to era; while maps, timelines, and surveys of national industries position a rich array of films, many analyzed with real mastery.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDudley Andrew, Professor of Film and Comparative Literature, Yale University, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990507700453,"sku":"NP9781118712917","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118712917.jpg?v=1761788107","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/world-cinema-through-global-genres-isbn-9781118712917","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}