Directory of World Cinema: China 2 Diane Whitehouse

Directory of World Cinema: China 2 Diane WhitehouseA survey of a vibrant and expanding industry, Directory of World Cinema: China 2 examines, among other themes, Chinas desire for success and fulfilment in the United States, as well as the extensive history of representing China and the Chinese in America on US movie screens. With contributions from some of the leading academics in the field, this volume will be essential reading for all fans of Chinese film.

design and practice

this book is the first collection to examine how theory and practice can be combined for a positive effect

what work one could do

contributors offer empirical insights about the articulation of citizen voices

the role of gender in Twilight's global acceptance

It is the first scholarly text to focus on contemporary spirituality within the domain of dance and somatic movement studies

an actor’s discovery of emotional work

Chinatown is a neighbourhood of dramatic colour and exotic touches

This highly influential book

patriarchy

of computer technology in their achievemnent

Rosebud Sleds and Horses’ Heads presents incisive discussion of fifty of the most significant objects in cinema history and explores their importance within their films and within the popular imagination