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Post-Keynesian Economic Theory explores and develops several areas
of post- Keynesian economics most in need of additional fundamental
research, including: a monetary theory of production;
post-Keynesian price theory; international economics; labor
economics; financing aggregate demands; and the liquidity
preference theory of interest. The book presents a constructive
post-Keynesian critique of contemporary macroeconomic
conceptualization and practice. It illustrates the illusory
character of the search for unique, determinate results in the
problems of macroeconomics and clearly demonstrates the complexity
and resulting richness of meaningful economic theory.
In this much-needed study of a neglected medium, Paul Wells undertakes aconvincing defence of the animated film as a significant art form. Part history, part theory, part celebration, Wells explores approaches to animation through an electric range of case studies from Betty Boop's Snow White, to Jan Svankmajer's Jabberwocky. Understanding Animation provides a range of points of access into this undervalued medium, and demostrates that the animated film has much to tell us about ourselves, the cultures we live in and our view of art and our society.
The thinking process behind drawing, characters, composition and
movement, narrative and adaptation are all fully examined in the
latest title "Drawing for Animation". Drawing is a fundamental part
of the preparatory stages of virtually all design-led projects. It
is the core method by which ideas and concepts may be envisaged and
ultimately shared with collaborators, clients and audiences. Aimed
at students and those interested in entering the animation
business, this book explores the pre-production work essential for
producing great animation. It is supported by student exercises and
includes varied contributions from pioneers in the industry, as
well as contemporary practitioners.
Animated film is commonly perceived as children's play and is often
neglected as a serious form of cinematic art. With "Understanding
Animation, " Paul Wells aims to change that.
Part history, part theory, part celebration, this book explores
approaches to animation through an eclectic range of case studies
from "Betty Boop's Snow White, " to Jan Svankmajer's "Jabberwocky."
Opening with a discussion of the early history of animation through
experimental figures like Emile Reynaud and J. Stuart Blackton,
Wells also discusses narrative, realism and Disney-esque
hyper-realism, the construction of comedy, representations of race
and gender, the construction of comedy, and animation and audience
research. Engagingly written, "Understanding Animation"
demonstrates that animated film has much to tell us about
ourselves, the culture we live in, and our perceptions of cinematic
art in the twentieth century.
Covers a crucial two decades in American history, when the links
between Hollywood and Washington DC were at their strongest.. The
period is 'book-ended' by the mighty political and cinematic
figures of Reagan and Clinton.. Covers a period in which movies
have become targets of political rhetoric of 'family values'..
Essays examine cinematic views of key American political
institutions - the presidency and electoral process, politically
significant places such as New York City and the American South,
the promotion of major issues like gender, family and race. This is
a subject which has gained new significance in the wake of recent
terrorist attacks in New York and Washington DC, which have changed
both the political climate, and the priorities of the movie
industry. -- .
This book will explore the creative, educational, technical and
critical issues at stake in 're-imagining animation'. The moving
image pieces will be presented as a range of case studies looking
at the production process from the initial choice and selection of
the creative stimulus, through the discussion and decision
informing the aesthetic and technical facilitation of the work, to
the final outcome. These will then be analysed in meaning, purpose,
and affect, and as part of a wider engagement with moving image
culture. These case studies will represent a detailed evaluation of
experimental work as it moves from 'script to screen',
simultaneously addressing the interfaces between animation, film,
graphic design and art-making in general, and it is this which
essentially constitutes the 'advanced' level of the book in not
merely foregrounding progressive contemporary work, but stressing
innovative approaches to pedagogy and production. This book is
suitable for students of animation, established professional
animators, and anyone with an interest in animation.
Ring lasers are commonly used as gyroscopes for aircraft navigation
and attitude control. The largest ring lasers are sensitive enough
that they can be used for high resolution inertial rotation sensing
of the Earth in order to detect tiny perturbations to the Earth's
rotation caused by earthquakes or global mass transport. This book
describes the latest advances in the development of large ring
lasers for applications in geodesy and geophysics using the most
sensitive and stable devices available. Chapters cover our current
knowledge of the physics of the laser gyroscope, how to acquire and
analyse data from ring lasers, and what the potential applications
are in the geosciences. It is a valuable reference for those
working with ring lasers or using the data for applications in
geodesy and geophysics; as well as researchers in laser physics,
photonics and navigation.
This richly illustrated work is a history, critical analysis, and
celebration of the Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Studio, Britain's
leading and most influential animation company from 1940 to 1995.
This lavish study draws on the archives of the Halas &
Batchelor Collection and looks at the studio's key works, including
"Animal Farm," Britain's first full-length animated film; "The
Tales of Hoffnung," with the legendary Peter Sellers; and the cult
classics "Butterfly Ball," featuring the work of Beatles
illustrator Alan Aldridge, and "Autobahn," with the music of
Kraftwerk. The book includes an autobiographical account by Vivian
Halas, daughter of the company's founders, as well as critical
insights by animation professor Paul Wells. Animation worldwide is
indebted to John Halas and Joy Batchelor for their outstanding
work. This book explores their legacy.
Post-Keynesian Economic Theory explores and develops several areas
of post- Keynesian economics most in need of additional fundamental
research, including: a monetary theory of production;
post-Keynesian price theory; international economics; labor
economics; financing aggregate demands; and the liquidity
preference theory of interest. The book presents a constructive
post-Keynesian critique of contemporary macroeconomic
conceptualization and practice. It illustrates the illusory
character of the search for unique, determinate results in the
problems of macroeconomics and clearly demonstrates the complexity
and resulting richness of meaningful economic theory.
New Jewellery Techniques is a detailed and abundantly-illustrated
reference book that focuses on the innovative curved score folding
for sheet metal techniques to create beautiful, dynamic
three-dimensional forms, much like metal origami, in jewelry and
metalsmithing. Anastasia Young and Paul Wells, both renowned
UK-based jewelers, authors and lecturers, have created a practical
visual handbook on curved scoring and folding techniques applied to
jewelry and metalsmithing for small objects. The book's clear,
hands-on approach, with explanatory photographs for each step,
makes it an invaluable resource for established jewelers wishing to
learn more about new techniques, jewelry students, home crafters
and advanced amateurs. Readers will discover a wealth of
information about a variety of ways to score and fold metal and
give it different finishes, shaping flat sheets into to visually
stunningly organic forms, including guides on the tools needed for
each method. A final section contains useful resources, from a
detailed analysis of score depth based on the gauge of the wire
used (through diagrams to aid design and planning) to information
about where to source materials and facts about metalworking and
jewelry in general.
The post-modern society is so focussed on the internal life of the
individual that it makes the significance of the cross a difficult
concept to grasp. Even Christians are trying to find alternative
ways of explaining it - some have abandoned the concept of
atonement entirely.Jesus, though, is far more than a victim. When
God receives and approves the condemned Jesus he transcends the
world of oppressor and victim to create a new humanity, capable of
new kinds of relationships. Atonement speaks of a transition from
brokenness, alienation and the death of love to a place of
restoration, healing, and wholeness. A place that holds out hope
for deepening friendships and mutual confidence - the exact same
things the post-modern mind is lacking, and is looking for.
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"Animation: Genre and Authorship" is an overview of the distinctive
language of animation, its production processes, and the particular
questions about who makes it, under what conditions and with what
purpose. Arguably, animation provides the greatest opportunity for
distinctive models of "auteurism" and revises generic categories.
This is the first study to look specifically at these issues, and
to challenge the prominence of live action movie-making as the
first form of contemporary cinema and visual culture. Including
extensive analysis of individual animators and their operation
within studios such as Disney and Dreamworks, the book investigates
the use of animation in genres from horror and science fiction to
documentary and propaganda.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
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