Nihilism in Film and Television
Subtitle: A Critical Overview from Citizen Kane to the Sopranos
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: June 6, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9780786425471
Subjects: Films, cinema; Media studies; Television; Topics in philosophy; Performing Arts; General; Cinema/Film: Book; Television - History & Criticism; Film & Video - History & Criticism; Film & Video - General; Nihilism (Philosophy); Nihilism (Philosophy) in motion pictures
Description: "This book explores the idea of nihilism (a pervading attitude that nothing matters), as introduced by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, through its appearance in modern popular culture. The author defines and reflects upon nihilism and explores its manifestation in film and TV"--Provided by publisher.