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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA singular collection of original essays exploring the varied intersections of motion pictures and public value\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value \u003c/i\u003epresents a cross-disciplinary investigation of the past, present, and possible future contributions of the moving image to the public good. This unique volume explores the direct and indirect public value developed through motion pictures of different types, genres, and screening sites. Essays by world-renowned scholars from diverse disciplines present original conceptual work, philosophical arguments, historical discussion, empirical research, and specific case studies. \u003cp\u003eDivided into seven thematically organized sections, the \u003ci\u003eCompanion\u003c/i\u003e identifies the various kinds of values that motion pictures can deliver, amongst them artistic, ethical, environmental, cultural, political, cognitive, and spiritual value. Each section includes an introduction in which the editors outline main themes and highlight connections between individual chapters. Throughout the text, probing essays interrogate the issue of public value as it relates to the cinema and provide insight into how motion pictures play a positive role in human life and society. Featuring original research essays on a pioneering topic, this innovative reference text: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings together work by expert authors in disciplines such as Philosophy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Sociology, and Environmental Studies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses a variety of institutional landscapes, policy formations, and types and styles of filmmaking\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides wide and inclusive coverage of cinema\u0026rsquo;s relation to public value in Africa, Asia, China, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the role of motion pictures in community formation, nation building, and the construction of good societies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers new and emerging topics such as cinema-based fields focused on health and wellbeing\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Companion to Motion Pictures and Public Value \u003c/i\u003eis an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Film, Media, and Cultural Studies, and is a valuable resource for scholars across a variety of disciplines |
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