Michael Rubenstein (171 results)

audioCD. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Used-Very Good. 1st Edition. Pbk. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Watching Chinatown fifty years after its release reveals hidden connections to today?s energy and climate crises   Pipeline Noir offers a fascinating interpretation of Chinatown, a classic of New Hollywood cinema, through the lens of petromodernity. Michael Rubenstein reimagines the film as an allegory for the 1970s energy crises, revealing how its focus on water infrastructure in early-twentieth-century California serves as a surrogate for the oil pipelines shaping the postwar global order. Introducing the concept of the ?petroscope,? Rubenstein demonstrates how the film?s cinematic style mirrors the worldview shaped by petroleum?s dominance in modern life.   Blending appreciation and analysis, this book uncovers layers of Chinatown?s narrative that resonate urgently today, and Rubenstein?s meticulous examinations of the screenplay?s draft history and of key scenes in the finished film shed new light on the film?s cultural and environmental significance. By aligning Chinatown with the emerging field of petrocriticism, Pipeline Noir offers a compelling contribution to film theory and the energy humanities.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Watching Chinatown fifty years after its release reveals hidden connections to today?s energy and climate crises   Pipeline Noir offers a fascinating interpretation of Chinatown, a classic of New Hollywood cinema, through the lens of petromodernity. Michael Rubenstein reimagines the film as an allegory for the 1970s energy crises, revealing how its focus on water infrastructure in early-twentieth-century California serves as a surrogate for the oil pipelines shaping the postwar global order. Introducing the concept of the ?petroscope,? Rubenstein demonstrates how the film?s cinematic style mirrors the worldview shaped by petroleum?s dominance in modern life.   Blending appreciation and analysis, this book uncovers layers of Chinatown?s narrative that resonate urgently today, and Rubenstein?s meticulous examinations of the screenplay?s draft history and of key scenes in the finished film shed new light on the film?s cultural and environmental significance. By aligning Chinatown with the emerging field of petrocriticism, Pipeline Noir offers a compelling contribution to film theory and the energy humanities.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Watching Chinatown fifty years after its release reveals hidden connections to today's energy and climate crises   Pipeline Noir offers a fascinating interpretation of Chinatown, a classic of New Hollywood cinema, through the lens of petromodernity. Michael Rubenstein reimagines the film as an allegory for the 1970s energy crises, revealing how its focus on water infrastructure in early-twentieth-century California serves as a surrogate for the oil pipelines shaping the postwar global order. Introducing the concept of the "petroscope," Rubenstein demonstrates how the film's cinematic style mirrors the worldview shaped by petroleum's dominance in modern life.   Blending appreciation and analysis, this book uncovers layers of Chinatown's narrative that resonate urgently today, and Rubenstein's meticulous examinations of the screenplay's draft history and of key scenes in the finished film shed new light on the film's cultural and environmental significance. By aligning Chinatown with the emerging field of petrocriticism, Pipeline Noir offers a compelling contribution to film theory and the energy humanities.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Used with wear but is still in solid reading condition. Pasadena's finest new and used bookstore since 1992.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Fine. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Watching Chinatown fifty years after its release reveals hidden connections to todays energy and climate crisesPipeline Noir offers a fascinating interpretation of Chinatown, a classic of New Hollywood cinema, through the lens of petromodernity. Michael Rubenstein reimagines the film as an allegory for the 1970s energy crises, revealing how its focus on water infrastructure in early-twentieth-century California serves as a surrogate for the oil pipelines shaping the postwar global order. Introducing the concept of the petroscope, Rubenstein demonstrates how the films cinematic style mirrors the worldview shaped by petroleums dominance in modern life. Blending appreciation and analysis, this book uncovers layers of Chinatowns narrative that resonate urgently today, and Rubensteins meticulous examinations of the screenplays draft history and of key scenes in the finished film shed new light on the films cultural and environmental significance. By aligning Chinatown with the emerging field of petrocriticism, Pipeline Noir offers a compelling contribution to film theory and the energy humanities. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New.

DVD. Condition: Good. some signs of wear and use.

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780955822469.…

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780955822469.…

Condition: new.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 82 pages. 7.01x5.01x0.18 inches. In Stock.

dvd. Condition: Used - Good.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very good 1st edition hardback copy of 'Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value'. Clean blue boards, with gilt titles to spine and no DW. A tight, bright and clean copy with no inscriptions. 206pp. (14.5x22cm). Please contact us for any more information.

Condition: New.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 82 pages. 7.01x5.01x0.18 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780955822407.

paperback. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Condition: New.