Thirteen academics from the U.S., Canada, and Turkey from a variety of fields--film, radio, theater, language studies--contribute 11 chapters examining the adaptation of novels into film. The
collection supports the idea that "adaptation" is much more than simply the transfer of material from one medium to another. It should be seen as a creative process that has shaped and will
continue to shape both literary and film theory. Adaptation as a separate discipline can be used to encourage reflection on cultural, historical, and political differences. The chapters examine
how the processes of adaptation may vary across different contexts and in different disciplines. The text includes lesson plans and tips demonstrating how the teaching of literature and film
can help develop students' skills and their literacy. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
