Examines drumming and beating as musical practice (musicological meaning), as the channelling of violence or shock (sociological meaning), and as a subjective, embodied agent (psychoanalytic meaning). This title contributes to the cultural studies, popular and critical musicology, the theorisation of the body, and the sociology of music.
The book delves into the complexities of "film languages," particularly in the context of postcoloniality and national identity. Author John Mowitt critiques Eurocentrism's influence on foreign language films and multiculturalism, proposing a broader framework for film studies that transcends traditional linguistics and psychoanalysis. Through analyses of bilingual films by Sembene Ousmane and Jorge Sanjines, it explores the interplay of poetics and politics in global cinema, urging a reevaluation of how cultural forms are classified and understood within the evolving landscape of film and media studies.
Exploring the emergence of Theory in the reading process, this work examines its implications for contemporary higher education. It offers insights into how Theory can be effectively integrated into academic settings, addressing the challenges and opportunities it presents. The discussion emphasizes the relevance of Theory in shaping educational practices and enhancing critical thinking among students.