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Diseased Cinema

Plagues, Pandemics and Zombies in American Movies

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  • 264 páginas
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Examining the evolution of films about infectious diseases, this book reveals how narratives have shifted from seeking solutions to depicting dystopian survival in a post-pandemic world. It highlights America's transition from optimism in addressing social issues to a sense of despair, reflecting a broader critique of capitalism's global spread and its impact on individualism versus the public good. The authors, experts in history and information sciences, analyze how these cinematic themes mirror societal changes and the growing influence of technology and trade.

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Diseased Cinema, Robert Alpert, Merle Eisenberg, Lee Mordechai

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Título
Diseased Cinema
Subtítulo
Plagues, Pandemics and Zombies in American Movies
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2023
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
264
ISBN13
9781399521659
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4,25 de 5
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Examining the evolution of films about infectious diseases, this book reveals how narratives have shifted from seeking solutions to depicting dystopian survival in a post-pandemic world. It highlights America's transition from optimism in addressing social issues to a sense of despair, reflecting a broader critique of capitalism's global spread and its impact on individualism versus the public good. The authors, experts in history and information sciences, analyze how these cinematic themes mirror societal changes and the growing influence of technology and trade.