"Polan's book offers the first pedagogical history of the emergence of film studies courses within the American university system prior to World War II, based on an amazing wealth of little known or even unknown material. It also offers an equally valuable intellectual history in which early film studies courses clarify the theoretical frameworks governing the humanities and social sciences in higher education. And the writing is sophisticated yet accessible and engaging."--Richard Abel, author of "Americanizing the Movies ...
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"Polan's book offers the first pedagogical history of the emergence of film studies courses within the American university system prior to World War II, based on an amazing wealth of little known or even unknown material. It also offers an equally valuable intellectual history in which early film studies courses clarify the theoretical frameworks governing the humanities and social sciences in higher education. And the writing is sophisticated yet accessible and engaging."--Richard Abel, author of "Americanizing the Movies and "Movie-Mad" Audiences, 1910-1914"
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Good. Highlighting/underlining. Signed by author. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 406 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Audience: General/trade. 2007 1st paperback edition 1st printing with full number line warmly inscribed (which always means to a particular person or persons) by the author on the half title page. Sunning on cover, a hint of curling, a few tiny corner folds, notes and underlining in 1st part of book (I didn't see anything after page 13 but might missed something), binding tight.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780520249639.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.