{"product_id":"9781412960465","title":"Cinematic Sociology: Social Life in Film","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe only text of its kind to explore central topics in sociology through feature films \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one-of-a-kind text takes readers beyond watching movies; it helps them “see” films sociologically and develops critical thinking and analytical skills that will be useful in college coursework and beyond. \u003cb\u003eCinematic Sociology's \u003c\/b\u003e15 essays from expert scholars in sociology and cultural studies explore the ways social life is presented-distorted, magnified, or politicized- in popular film. Exploring a variety of captivating classic and current films such as \u003cb\u003eForty Year Old Virgin, The Devil Wears Prada, North Country, and My Fair Lady\u003c\/b\u003e, this unique book helps students to view films sociologically while also providing much needed pedagogy for teaching sociology through film. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnhances students' understanding of sociological concepts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Each essay uses one or more feature films to illustrate key central topics in sociology: social class, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, work and family, global connections, and social change and the environment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a framework for teaching sociology using film. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis anthology provides instructors with an innovative and engaging method for teaching sociology; students are taught to see film as a type of \"text\" that can be analyzed and critiqued. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeaches students to identify sociological concepts in film.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional sociological concepts such as identity, interaction, inequality, and social institutions are analyzed in the context of feature films. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers a comprehensive film index. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe lengthy film index at the back of the book provides instructors and students with a resource for selecting films for critique and analysis. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Audience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCinematic Sociology: Social Life in Film is intended as a primary text for a wide variety of courses that use feature film as the medium for studying core areas in sociology from Introductory Sociology and Social Problems to Sociology through Film, Popular Culture, and Culture and Society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061175795952,"sku":"9781412960465","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412960465_p0.jpg?v=1763774328","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412960465","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}