{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-criticism-literature-film-culture-paperback","title":"An Introduction to Criticism: Literature - Film - Culture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and thorough introduction to literary theory and contemporary critical practice, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary criticism.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers traditional approaches such as formalism and structuralism, as well as more recent developments in criticism such as evolutionary theory, cognitive studies, ethical criticism, and ecocriticism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers explanations of key works and major ideas in literary criticism and suggests key elements to look for in a literary text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso applies critical approaches to various examples from film studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps students to build a critical framework and write analytically\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A marvelous new book with which to introduce students to the informed, intelligent and insightful criticism of films, literature, and culture. In easy-going and engaging prose, Ryan shows his readers why cultural criticism practiced well is still amongst the most important things we can - and must - do. Students will love following him as he moves from Adorno to Hawthorne to Fanny Burney to Negri - an original critical ride.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eImre Szeman, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e University of Alberta \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This is a smart and clearly written book that covers the whole field of criticism very well.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert Scholes, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Brown University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a highly accessible style, this book offers an up-to-date and thorough introduction to contemporary critical practice. Ranging engagingly from formalism and structuralism to psychology and history, the book also covers more recent developments in criticism, such as evolutionary theory, cognitive studies, ethical criticism, and ecocriticism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Criticism\u003c\/i\u003e offers a step-by-step approach to acquiring the skills to write analytically, and in doing so teaches readers how to think critically about the world and to become more aware of the cultural assumptions, values, and ideas on which they rely. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith practical examples, a focus on logical reasoning, and an innovative combination of literary, cultural, and film studies, this book is an essential resource for beginning students of literary and cultural criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Ryan\u003c\/b\u003e teaches American Literat ure and Film Studies at Temple University, USA. He is the author of numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eLiterary Theory: An Anthology, 2nd edition\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Julie Rivkin, Wiley-Blackwell, 2004), \u003ci\u003eLiterary Theory: A Practical Introduction, 2nd edition\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2007), \u003ci\u003eCultural Studies: An Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2008), and \u003ci\u003eCultural Studies: A Practical Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.02 x 6.07 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 21, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52703437455667,"sku":"9781405182829","price":91.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/N2JoZCtidlFFbzRVdVQ4ZDJxZEV1dz09.webp?v=1763323233","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/an-introduction-to-criticism-literature-film-culture-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}