{"product_id":"why-theory-1747241167982","title":"Why theory?","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdward Tomarken's previous book, \u003ci\u003eFilmspeak\u003c\/i\u003e, was a study of literary theory in relation to contemporary mainstream films. Some of the abstruse ideas of early literary theorists (1950–70) had in fact permeated our thinking to such an extent that both films and theories enriched and shed light upon one another. One early response to \u003ci\u003eFilmspeak \u003c\/i\u003ewas the question 'Why theory?’, a remark that provides the title of this new and exciting exploration of literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn pursuit of an answer, Tomarken turns to the 'second generation' of critics (1970–2000), and analyses television programmes as well as films. He considers scholars such as Clifford Geertz and Martha Nussbaum who saw themselves as working in the field of cultural studies. \u003ci\u003eWhy theory? \u003c\/i\u003ethus has a dual focus – on both culture and literary theory. The result of integrating cultural ideas with media interpretation sees Tomarken grapple with the question of the title: theory has become a part of our cultural life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Tomarken","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50640333472036,"sku":"9781784993115","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/7635\/3828\/files\/CoreSourceHub_813eef75-a4ed-4f08-b670-ce619e1d5b7a.jpg?v=1750959821","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.co.uk\/products\/why-theory-1747241167982","provider":"IndiePubs UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}