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Film Viewing in Postwar Japan, 1945-1968: an Ethnographic Study

Film Viewing in Postwar Japan, 1945-1968: an Ethnographic Study

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The first ethno-historical study of cinema-going and film viewership in Japan is "Theatre and Spectatorship in Early Cinema in Japan." It explores the social and cultural context of early Japanese cinema and examines the experiences of spectatorship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2022
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

This book offers the first ethno-historical study of cinema-going and film viewership in Japan, covering the period from the late 19th century to the present day.
It explores the social, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped Japanese film culture and examines the ways in which films have been received and interpreted by audiences in Japan.

The book also discusses the role of cinema in Japanese society, including its impact on popular culture, education, and politics.

Drawing on a wide range of sources, including newspapers, magazines, interviews, and government documents, the book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of cinema-going and film viewership in Japan.

It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Japanese film culture, history, and society.
This book offers the first comprehensive and detailed ethno-historical study of cinema-going and film viewership in Japan, spanning the late 19th century to the present day.

It delves into the social, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped Japanese film culture, examining how films have been received and interpreted by audiences throughout the country.

The book also explores the role of cinema in Japanese society, including its impact on popular culture, education, and politics.

Drawing on a wide range of sources, including newspapers, magazines, interviews, and government documents, the book provides a rich and nuanced account of the history of cinema-going and film viewership in Japan.

It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Japanese film culture, history, and society.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 161 x 240 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399501033

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