The Films of James Cameron: Critical Essays - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786462795 ISBN 13: 9780786462797

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2011

Synopsis

Among the most expensive--and most profitable--films of all time, the works of James Cameron have had a profound effect upon popular culture and the technology of moviemaking. Yet the very blockbuster nature of his films means that the political commentary, cultural discourse and rich symbolism within the works are often overlooked. From The Terminator to Avatar, the director has evinced a persistence of themes, concerns and visions that capture the contemporary zeitgeist. This collection of essays on James Cameron's films, written by a diverse group of scholars from a wide range of disciplines, provides a comprehensive exploration of the work and legacy of one of America's foremost filmmakers.

About this title

About the Author

Matthew Wilhelm Kapell currently works in the Media and War &; Society programmes at Swansea University, UK.

Stephen McVeigh is a lecturer in the Department of Political and Cultural Studies at Swansea University. He has written extensively on the representation of war in film and literature.</p

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Co
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786462795
• ISBN 13: 9780786462797
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Matthew Wilhelm Kapell, Stephen McVeigh