Box Office Archaeology

Name: Box Office Archaeology
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781598740561
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Refining Hollywood’s Portrayals of the Past

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Box Office Archaeology delves into the historical truths behind popular Hollywood films about pirates, Vikings, mummies, and more. Renowned archaeologists explore key subjects such as Egypt, the Wild West, Civil War submarines, Vikings, and the Titanic, revealing fascinating facts that movies often overlook or alter for entertainment. This book bridges the gap between cinematic fantasy and archaeological reality, offering readers an insightful look at what truly happened in history.
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Ideal for general readers interested in history and archaeology, students in introductory archaeology and American history courses, as well as those studying film and popular culture. Also recommended for educators seeking to incorporate historical analysis of films into their teaching.

This distinguished group of archaeologists select key subjects and genres used by Hollywood and provide the historical and archaeological depth that a movie cannot--what really happened in history. Topics include Egypt, the Wild West, Civil War submarines, Vikings, the Titanic, and others.

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How true is it? is a common refrain of patrons coming out of movie theatres after the latest film on pirates, Vikings, or mummies. While Hollywood usurps the past for its own entertainment purposes, archaeologists and historians know a lot about many of these subjects, digging up stories often more fascinating than the ones projected on screen.

This distinguished group of archaeologists select key subjects and genres used by Hollywood and provide the historical and archaeological depth that a movie cannot—what really happened in history. Topics include Egypt, the Wild West, Civil War submarines, Vikings, the Titanic, and others.

The book should be of interest to introductory archaeology and American history classes, courses on film and popular culture, and to a general audience.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

CHOICE Magazine praises the book for its strong chapters by expert archaeologists and recommends it highly for discerning readers who appreciate both history and cinema. Australian Archaeology highlights its appeal to archaeologists and educators keen on teaching history through film analysis, noting the book's valuable technical critiques emphasize archaeology rather than cinema.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781598740561

Publisher: Left Coast Press Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Left Coast Press Inc

Contributors:

Edited by Julie M Schablitsky

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 256

Collections

Arts & Culture Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Julie M. Schablitsky's academic and research pursuits are launched from the University of Oregon, Museum of Natural and Cultural History where she holds an adjunct professorship and directs excavations on American pioneer sites and Oregon Chinatowns.