Cinematic Sociology: Social Life in Film - Softcover

Sutherland, Jean-Anne; Feltey, Kathryn M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412960460 ISBN 13: 9781412960465

Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc, 2009

Synopsis

The only text of its kind to explore central topics in sociology through feature films

This one-of-a-kind text takes readers beyond watching movies; it helps them “see” films sociologically and develops critical thinking and analytical skills that will be useful in college coursework and beyond. Cinematic Sociology's 15 essays from expert scholars in sociology and cultural studies explore the ways social life is presented-distorted, magnified, or politicized- in popular film. Exploring a variety of captivating classic and current films such as Forty Year Old Virgin, The Devil Wears Prada, North Country, and My Fair Lady, this unique book helps students to view films sociologically while also providing much needed pedagogy for teaching sociology through film.

Contributor to THE ASA/SAGE Teaching Innovations & Professional Development Awards Fund

About this title

About the Author:

Jean-anne Sutherland is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington. For several years her primary research and teaching interests have centered on teaching sociology through film. Other areas of research include gender, mothering, and social psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1412960460
• ISBN 13: 9781412960465
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304