Theory of Adaptation

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 Program at the University of Toronto, Canada and Adjunct Graduate Faculty in the OCADU/CFC Media Lab Digital Futures Masters Program.

• Preface to the 1st Edition Preface to the Revised Edition Chapter 1 Beginning to Theorize Adaptation Chapter 2 What? (Forms) Chapter 3 Who? Why? (Adapters) Chapter 4 How? (Audiences) Chapter 5 Where? When? (Contexts) Chapter 6 Final Questions Epilogue by Siobhan O’Flynn

The reviewers were asked if advances in digital media should be covered, and all agreed that they should. Opinions of the current edition are as follows.'Hutcheon’s book is intelligent and accessible, two features that, unfortunately, rarely come together in academic writing.' - Professor Stephannie Gearhart, Bowling Green State University, US'Overall I think the book offers an excellent look at the tremendously broad sweep of adaption as it encompasses myriad media.' - Professor David Marshall, California State University San Bernardino, US'Hutcheon is a terrific theorist and students respond well to the assertive, agenda-shaping approach of this textbook.' - Professor Julie Sanders, University of Nottingham, UK'The book offers a strong introduction to the study of adaptations.' - Dr David Watson, Uppsala University, Sweden'The book is good – very solid.' - Dr Joyce Goggin, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands