| Technologies of Seeing: Photography, Cinema and Television 1996 Edition Contributor(s): Winston, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0851706010 ISBN-13: 9780851706016 Publisher: British Film Institute OUR PRICE: $128.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1996 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Television - General - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 302.23 |
| LCCN: 97112496 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.36" W x 9.59" (0.8 lbs) 152 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text examines the complex forces pushing and constraining technological developments in cinema. It contests the view that technological advance is simply the result of scientific progress. Rather, the author argues that social forces control the media technology agenda at every stage. |
Contributor Bio(s): Winston, Brian: - Brian Winston is Professor of Communications and Lincoln Chair at the University of Lincoln, UK. He has held senior academic posts at UK National Film and Television School, New York University, Pennsylvania State University, the University of Wales (Cardiff), Westminster University and the University of Lincoln where, before his present position, he was a Pro-Vice Chancellor. |
