Screen Culture and the Social Question, 1880-1914

Public performances using the magic or optical lantern became a prominent part of the social fabric of the late 19th century. Drawing on a rich variety of primary sources, Screen Culture and the Social Question, 1880-1914 investigates how the magic lantern and cinematograph, used at public lectures, church services, and electoral campaigns, became agents of social change. The essays examine how social reformers and charitable organizations used...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0861967097
• ISBN13: 9780861967094
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: John Libbey & Company
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher