{"product_id":"beginning-film-studies-second-edition-by-andrew-dix-rare-books","title":"Beginning Film Studies, [second edition] by Andrew Dix [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eBeginning Film Studies\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible, comprehensive introduction to film scholarship. Organized into ten chapters, it guides readers from the nuts and bolts of \u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"286\"\u003emise-en-scène\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eediting\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"314\"\u003esound\u003c\/strong\u003e, through to broader topics like \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"360\"\u003enarrative\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"371\"\u003egenre\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eauthorship\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"405\"\u003estar studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eideology\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book then expands its lens on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"57\"\u003efilm industries\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"77\"\u003econsumption\u003c\/strong\u003e, exploring global perspectives—from Hollywood to Bollywood and Hong Kong—and examining how we watch films, from cinemas to home platforms\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRich \u003cstrong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"21\"\u003ecase studies\u003c\/strong\u003e—analyzing sound in \u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eThe Great Gatsby\u003c\/em\u003e, narrative in \u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eInception\u003c\/em\u003e, and the superstar persona of Jennifer Lawrence—make theory engaging and relatable\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThroughout, interactive “stop and think” prompts invite readers to apply critical analysis, fostering deeper engagement with the material\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePraised for its clarity and wit, the book balances rigorous academic insight with readable accessibility—earning recommendation for both film studies students and curious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Dix \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Lecturer in American Studies at Loughborough University. With a strong academic background in film and American culture, he crafted this book as both a scholarly introduction and an engaging learning tool \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk\/9781784991388\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk\/9781784991388\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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