Actor-Network Theory at the Movies: Reassembling the Contemporary American Teen Film with LaTour

Bjцrn Sonnenberg-Schrank, 2020

Overview

This book examines the application of Bruno Latour's Actor-Network Theory (ANT) to contemporary American teen films. It deconstructs how ANT concepts can illuminate the complex social and technological networks present in these cinematic narratives. The analysis spans a range of influential films, exploring how characters, technologies, and societal structures interact. By reassembling these elements through the lens of ANT, the study offers fresh perspectives on adolescent identity formation and the evolution of the teen film genre.

Who it's for

• Students and scholars of film studies and sociology.
• Readers interested in applying Actor-Network Theory to cultural analysis.
• Those seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary American teen cinema.

Key features

• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 255
• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2020
• ISBN: 9783030312862
• Dimensions: 148x210 mm