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Ecocinema Theory and Practice 2

Exploring new dimensions in ecocritical cinema studies

Sean Cubitt editor Stephen Rust editor Salma Monani editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:15th Dec '22

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This comprehensive volume explores the evolution of ecocritical cinema studies, showcasing diverse essays that address environmental issues and innovative cinematic practices. Ecocinema Theory and Practice 2 is essential for scholars and students alike.

This second volume builds upon the foundational work established in Ecocinema Theory and Practice. It delves into the evolution of ecocritical cinema studies over the past decade, highlighting the emergence of new research areas and methodologies. The essays included in this collection reflect a growing maturity in the field, as scholars expand the boundaries of ecocinema and its relevance to contemporary issues.

Ecocinema Theory and Practice 2 features fourteen new essays, thoughtfully organized into three sections that explore cinematic materialities, discourses, and communities. These contributions cover a wide range of topics within ecocinema studies, from specific national and indigenous film contexts to broader discussions on ecojustice, environmental production studies, film festivals, and political ecology. The diverse perspectives presented in this volume showcase the efforts of ecocinema scholars worldwide to challenge traditional binary thinking and intellectual frameworks.

In addition to its academic rigor, this collection emphasizes the importance of addressing environmental injustice and the climate crisis through cinema studies. It serves as a vital resource for students and scholars interested in ecocritical film and media studies, production studies, cultural studies, and environmental studies. The Open Access version of Ecocinema Theory and Practice 2 is available at www.taylorfrancis.com, ensuring that its insights can reach a wider audience interested in the intersections of cinema and ecology.

"Expanding the focus of the groundbreaking first volume and bringing together a diverse group of contributors, Ecocinema Theory and Practice 2 explores new practices, materialities, and discourses in emerging ecocinema communities. It is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of environmental film and filmmaking."

Alexa Weik von Mossner, Associate Professor of American Studies, University of Klagenfurt, Austria

"This wonderful sequel explores not only the toxicity of the petrofuelled ecocrisis but opens up to discuss broader changes in visual culture. The global – yet so skillfully situated – case studies offer much delight and insight to anyone interested in how moving images help to understand planetary change and justice."

Jussi Parikka, Professor in Digital Aesthetics and Culture, Aarhus University, Denmark and FAMU (Prague), Czech Republic

ISBN: 9781032154138

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 360g

250 pages