About the book
Mixing memoir and cultural criticism, Memory's Orbit examines the intersections between a wide range of films and current events, finding its theme and orbiting narrative structure in the personal stories we live within and their relationship to the social and cultural order. Joseph Natoli covers such films as The Matrix, American Beauty, Fight Club, Eyes Wide Shut, and American History X, as well as such headline events as the death of John F. Kennedy Jr., the dot-com boom, the WTO protests in Seattle, and Bush versus Gore, consistently identifying those aspects of the social order that have shaped his narrating frame. Eschewing theoretical exposition and jargon, Natoli performs postmodern critique, and this book continues his innovative work in the genre of cultural studies.
Editions of Memory's Orbit
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791457191
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791457207
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791486894
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Mixing memoir and cultural criticism, Memory's Orbit examines the intersections between a wide range of films and current events, finding its theme and orbiting narrative structure in the personal stories we live within and their relationship to the social and cultural order. Joseph Natoli covers such films as The Matrix, American Beauty, Fight Club, Eyes Wide Shut, and American History X, as well as such headline events as the death of John F. Kennedy Jr., the dot-com boom, the WTO protests in Seattle, and Bush versus Gore, consistently identifying those aspects of the social order that have shaped his narrating frame. Eschewing theoretical exposition and jargon, Natoli performs postmodern critique, and this book continues his innovative work in the genre of cultural studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memory's Orbit about?
Mixing memoir and cultural criticism, Memory's Orbit examines the intersections between a wide range of films and current events, finding its theme and orbiting narrative structure in the personal stories we live within and their relationship to the social and cultural order. Joseph Natoli covers such films as The Matrix, American Beauty, Fight Club, Eyes Wide Shut, and American History X, as well as such headline events as the death of John F. Kennedy Jr., the dot-com boom, the WTO protests in Seattle, and Bush versus Gore, consistently identifying those aspects of the social order that have shaped his narrating frame. Eschewing theoretical exposition and jargon, Natoli performs postmodern critique, and this book continues his innovative work in the genre of cultural studies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Memory's Orbit?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Cultural and media studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture
Where can I read a sample of Memory's Orbit?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791457191
How long is Memory's Orbit and how many pages does it have?
Memory's Orbit has 242 page(s)
Is Memory's Orbit part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Postmodern Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Memory's Orbit?
Joseph Natoli
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Memory's Orbit is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791457191) and paperback(ISBN 9780791457207) and pdf(ISBN 9780791486894)
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