This book examines five highly influential Francoist films produced from 1938 until 1964 and three later films by... Læs mere
Through a connected investigation of cultural and cinematic concepts, Wang weaves a critical narrative of the formation of a unique post-socialist... Læs mere
Focussing on nationalist discourse before, during and after the revolution of 2011, Reem Bassiouney explores the two-way relationship between language in Egyptian... Læs mere
Problematises China’s policies towards Tibet and Taiwan and offers a fresh democratic approach.
Presents the arguments for the establishment of a world government to answer pressing global issues such as war, global injustices and environmental problems.
Traces the emergence and development of the idea of literal meaning in Islamic legal hermeneutics
This book traces the roots of neorealist film and draws parallels to neorealist fiction, by surveying the major creative contributions to and critical receptions of this trend in Italian postwar cinema.
Explores Arendt's understanding of method: of what political theory is, its purposes and limits, and how it is best undertaken. It shows that... Læs mere
Ranging from Japanese silent films and women’s films to French, Hong Kong, and Nordic New Waves, this book explores the influence of noir on international cinematic traditions and... Læs mere
This wide-ranging investigation probes traditional associations between the 'happy ending' and homogeneity, closure, ‘unrealism’, and ideological conservatism, testing widespread assumptions against the evidence offered by a range of classical and contemporary films.
This is a unique introductory guide to the rich, complex and diverse tradition of Islamic philosophy. It comprises over 100 concise entries, alphabetically ordered and... Læs mere
The scope of this collection is indicative of the breadth and diversity of music’s role in cinema, as is its emphasis on musical contributions to ‘non-musical’ films. It brings... Læs mere