Anthropology film

Author: Wang Hailong
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: Anthropological film flourished in the 1960s and has now permeated various fields of humanities and social sciences in Europe and America. This book consists of six chapters. The "Introduction," "History," and "New Synthesis: The Interaction Between Anthropology and Film" vertically trace the development of anthropology, introducing its growth as a discipline from its inception to maturity and the contributions of modern anthropologists such as Margaret Mead. The chapters "Theoretical Guidelines," "The Relationship Between Film and Cultural Studies as Seen by Anthropologists," and "Anthropological Film and Anthropological Research" focus horizontally on the interaction between film and anthropological theory, as well as the significance of anthropological film in modern anthropological research. They elaborate on the new propositions in cultural cognition brought about by the anthropological revolution. The author, Mr. Wang Hailong, is a member of the American Anthropological Association and the Society for Visual Anthropology in the United States. He is currently teaching at the Department of East Asian Studies at Columbia University in the United States. This book fills the theoretical gap in China, opens up a new academic research path for cultural anthropologists in the country, and provides a rare psychological basis for filmmakers engaged in practical work. Visual anthropology is a term that has recently gained prominence in the social sciences in Europe and America. It includes anthropological photography, anthropological film, and anthropological television. This book is the first monograph in China to introduce anthropological film, using over 120 visually striking images from around the world to vividly and vividly present this interdisciplinary theory through in-depth yet accessible discussions. The book is divided into six chapters, covering topics such as history, the interaction between anthropology and film, theoretical guidelines, and the relationship between film and cultural studies as seen by anthropologists, providing a detailed discussion of anthropological film. The content is comprehensive, the theory is rich, and the perspectives are novel. It has high academic value and can be referenced by relevant individuals.