{"title":"Alan Harding","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlan Harding’s works delve into the intriguing world of visual culture, exploring the significance and impact of media on public awareness. His writings often focus on the ways that films and broadcasts communicate societal messages, shedding light on cultural trends and historical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful analysis that combines arts and culture with a thoughtful examination of media’s role in shaping public perception. Harding’s approach offers a compelling blend of research and accessible commentary ideal for anyone interested in film, communication, and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"public-information-films-by-alan-harding-9781526198273","title":"Public information films","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the years after the First World War the British government had to adapt its communication policy to connect with the new mass electorate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This book examines the government's own Film Units and their slow development of the Public Information Film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy reviewing the entire film catalogue produced by the Empire Marketing Board, the General Post Office and Crown Film Units, particular themes are identified which not only reflect the demands of the Units' sponsors but also the anxieties and concerns of the 1930s and 1940s. The impact of the films is explored through the contemporary reaction of the audiences to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy the time the Crown Film Unit was closed in 1952, a style of Public Information Film had been developed and continued into the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934192845036,"sku":"9781526198273","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526198273-public-information-films.jpg?v=1783903440"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/alan-harding.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}