{"title":"Series: Film Theory in Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFilm Theory in Practice\u003c\/em\u003e series offers insightful explorations into the art and philosophy of cinema, bridging theoretical concepts with practical application. Readers can expect engaging analysis that illuminates how film techniques shape narrative and meaning, appealing to both enthusiasts and students of film studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume invites reflection on the cultural and psychological dimensions of filmmaking, enhancing understanding of cinema’s role in storytelling and society. This collection is a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their appreciation of film beyond the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eco-theory-and-annihilation-by-dr-evan-gottlieb-9781501376610","title":"Eco-Theory and Annihilation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEco-Theory and Annihilation\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eFilm Theory in Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e series, which blends the explanation of a film theory with the interpretation of a film and provides discrete examples of how film theory can serve as the basis for textual analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a concise introduction to eco-theory in jargon-free language and shows how this theory can be deployed to interpret Alex Garland's controversial film adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer's hit novel \u003ci\u003eAnnihilation\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEco-theory is one of the most exciting and timely offshoots of contemporary critical theory, but it is too frequently treated as only a recent development. Covering historical developments in nature philosophy, geology, and organic chemistry, as well as contemporary critical methodologies like systems theory and new materialism, \u003ci\u003eEco-Theory and Annihilation\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to the full extent of eco-theory’s lively variations. It also investigates the complications that arise when those variations are mediated by the generic expectations of filmic science fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book illuminates the deep history of eco-theory, maps its contemporary coordinates, and demonstrates how it can shed light on Garland’s provocative eco-sci-fi thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596308922604,"sku":"9781501376610","price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501376610-eco-theory-and-annihilation.jpg?v=1777920593"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-film-theory-in-practice.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}