Signs of Life - Medicine and Cinema (Hardcover, New)

"Signs of Life" explores the representation of doctors, nurses, patients, diseases and disabilities and their political implications. By considering how formal qualities of cinema - empirical observation, mise-en-scA]ne, propaganda and education, melodrama, documentary, narrative construction - impact our understanding of medical procedures and the public image of medicine. Films discussed include "Apocalypse Now, M.A.S.H., Schindler's List, The Fly, Philadelphia, Face/Off, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Thelma and Louise" and "The Tin Drum,"

General

Imprint:	Wallflower Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2005
First published:	May 2005
Authors:	Graeme Harper
Dimensions:	244 x 154 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-904764-17-5
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > Film theory & criticism
LSN:	1-904764-17-7
Barcode:	9781904764175

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