{"title":"Series: Cinema and Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCinema and Society\u003c\/em\u003e explores the intricate connections between film and the social world, inviting readers to reflect on how cinema shapes and mirrors cultural, political, and economic realities. This series engages with themes across philosophy, history, and psychology, offering insightful critiques as well as broader perspectives on the role of visual storytelling in contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom probing theoretical frameworks to highlighting diverse narratives, the collection appeals to readers curious about the intersection of art and society. Whether interested in the mechanics of culture or the power of story, \u003cem\u003eCinema and Society\u003c\/em\u003e provides thoughtful discourse relevant to both casual readers and those with academic interests.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"licence-to-thrill-by-prof-james-chapman-9781350211087","title":"Licence to Thrill","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new edition of \u003ci\u003eLicence to Thrill\u003c\/i\u003e, James Chapman builds upon the success of his classic work, regarded as the definitive scholarly study of the history of the James Bond film series from the first picture, \u003ci\u003eDr No\u003c\/i\u003e (1962), to the present. He considers the origins of the films in the spy thrillers of Ian Fleming and examines the production histories of the films in the contexts of the British and international film industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes a new introduction and chapters on \u003ci\u003eQuantum of Solace\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), \u003ci\u003eSkyfall\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), \u003ci\u003eSpectre\u003c\/i\u003e (2015) and \u003ci\u003eNo Time to Die\u003c\/i\u003e (2021). Chapman explores how the films have changed over time in response to developments in the wider film culture and society at large. He charts the ever-evolving Bond formula, analysing the films’ representations of nationhood, class, and gender in a constantly shifting cinematic and ideological landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596763676908,"sku":"9781350211087","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/085afa3f1142602462a8f8bf2fc6dc03.jpg?v=1777946858"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-cinema-and-society.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}