A Theory of Adaptation

by Hutcheon; Linda

• ISBN13: 9780415539388
• ISBN10: 0415539382
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781136210914
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-27
• Publisher: Routledge

About This Book

A Theory of Adaptation by Linda Hutcheon is a seminal work in the field of literary and media studies, exploring the continuous development of creative adaptation. This book argues that the practice of adapting is central to storytelling, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of adaptation across various media.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and scholars in literary and media studies, as well as by educators teaching courses on adaptation. It is also valuable for professionals in the field looking to deepen their understanding of how stories evolve and are reinterpreted across different contexts.

History and Editions

The second edition of A Theory of Adaptation has been updated to reflect the evolving nature of media and storytelling. The book includes discussions on transcultural adaptation, indigenization, and the learning from practice in various contexts. The preface to the second edition highlights the importance of covering advances in digital media, ensuring that the book remains relevant in today's multimedia landscape.

Author and Other Works

Linda Hutcheon is a renowned theorist known for her insightful and accessible writing style. Her work in adaptation theory has been widely acclaimed, and she has authored several books that explore the intersections of literature, media, and culture. Her other notable works include A Poetics of Postmodernism and The Politics of Postmodernism.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides a broad sweep of adaptation across various media, including literature, film, and digital media.
• Contextual Analysis: It delves into the vastness of contexts, exploring how adaptations are shaped by cultural, historical, and social factors.
• Theoretical Insights: The book offers intelligent and accessible theoretical insights that are essential for understanding the practice of adapting.
• Relevance to Digital Media: The second edition includes discussions on the impact of digital media on adaptation practices, making it a timely and relevant resource.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780415539388
• eTextbook: Available through eCampus.com and other digital platforms (ISBNs may vary)
• New Editions: The second edition is the latest version available.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Routledge
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• Language: English
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• First Edition: The first edition is not detailed in the provided sources, but it is mentioned that there is a second edition available.
• Digital Formats: The book is available in digital formats through various platforms, including eCampus.com and VitalSource.

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• Digital Editions:
• VitalSource: ISBN-13: 1136210914 (2nd edition)
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Author Biography

Linda Hutcheon is Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of English, and Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto, Canada. Siobhan O'flynn is Senior Lecturer in the Canadian Studies of Toronto, Canada, and Adjunct Graduate Faculty in the OCADU/CFC Media Lab Digital Futures Masters Program at the Canadian Film Centre's Media Lab.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations	p. xi
Preface to the first edition	p. xiii
Preface to the second edition	p. xix
Acknowledgments	p. xxix
Beginning to Theorize Adaptation: What? Who? Why? How? Where? When?	p. 1
Familiarity and Contempt	p. 2
Treating Adaptations as Adaptations	p. 6
Exactly What Gets Adapted? How?	p. 9
Double Vision: Defining Adaptation	p. 15
Adaptation as Product Announced, Extensive, Specific Transcoding	p. 16
Adaptation as Process	p. 18
Modes of Engagement	p. 22
Framing Adaptation	p. 27
What? (Forms)	p. 33
Medium Specificity Revisited	p. 33
Telling ←→ Showing	p. 38
Showing ←→ Showing	p. 46
Interacting ←→ Telling or Showing	p. 50
Cliché #1	p. 52
Cliché #2	p. 56
Cliché #3	p. 63
Cliché #4	p. 68
Learning from Practice	p. 72
Who? Why? (Adapters)	p. 79
Who is the Adapter?	p. 80
Why Adapt?	p. 85
The Economic Lures	p. 86
The Legal Constraints	p. 88
Cultural Capital	p. 91
Personal and Political Motives	p. 92
Learning from Practice	p. 95
Intentionality in Adaptations	p. 105
How? (Audiences)	p. 113
The pleasures of Adaptation	p. 114
Knowing and Unknowing Audiences	p. 120
Modes of Engagement Revisited	p. 128
Kinds and Degrees of Immersion	p. 133
Where? When? (Contexts)	p. 141
The Vastness of Context	p. 142
Transcultural Adaptation	p. 145
Indenization	p. 148
Learning from Practice	p. 153
Why Carmen?	p. 153
The Carmen Story-and Stereotype	p. 154
Indigenizing Carmen	p. 158
Final Questions	p. 169
What Is Not an Adaptation?	p. 170
What Is the Appeal of Adaptations?	p. 172
Epilogue	p. 179
References	p. 207
Index	p. 239
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