Adaptation Studies: New Challenges, New Directions

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Adaptation Studies: New Challenges, New Directions
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Dr Jorgen Bruhn
Edited by Anne Gjelsvik
Edited by Dr Eirik Frisvold Hanssen
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreLiterary theory
ISBN/Barcode 9781441192660
ClassificationsDewey:801
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic USA
Publication Date 9 May 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

Extending the boundaries of contemporary adaptation studies, this book brings together leading international scholars to survey new directions in the field. Re-thinking the key questions at the heart of the discipline, Adaptation Studies: New Directions, New Challenges explores a wide range of perspectives and case studies in cross-media transformation. Topics covered include: * The history of adaptation studies * Theories of adaptation * Adaptations in film, literature, radio and historical sources * What is an 'original' text?

Author Biography

Jorgen Bruhn is Associate Professor in the School of Language and Literature at Linneaus University, Sweden. Anne Gjelsvik is Professor of Media Studies at the Norwegian Univeristy of Science and Technology. Eirik Frisvold Hanssen is Associate Professor of Film Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.