Investigates the dynamic relationship between experiences of profound social and cultural disruption, and human memory. Critical comparisons are made across ...

Why do many of the most prominent books and films of the last decade return obsessively to the themes and imagery of pornography? Discussing many of France's ...

Central Asia is a fascinating region yet remote and unfamiliar to many people. This new study provides an introduction to the politics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgzstan ...

Contemporary focus, right up to date with material from 1980s and 90s. Wide-ranging analyses of major directors, themes, genres and issues, including historical ...

A full-length modern study of the Diggers, among the most remarkable of the radical groups to emerge during the English Revolution of 1640-60. Provides ...

Examines the 'New Soviet Man' not only as an ideal of masculinity presented to Soviet cinemagoers, but also, precisely, as a man in his specific, and hotly ...

This book defends the Marxist theory of history through, first, a critique of its empiricist and postmodern critics, second, a practical demonstration ...

Widely taught on Film Studies courses and in French Cultural Studies programmesLuc Besson is a popular and respected filmmaker who has achieved international ...

An analysis of Britain's domestic policy during Harold Wilson's tenure as Prime Minister.

One of the most gifted French directors of the post New Wave, Maurice Pialat is frequently compared to such legendary filmmakers as Jean Renoir and Rebert ...