The Contemporary Western: An American Genre Post 9/11 - John White - Books - Edinburgh University Press - 9781474427920 - May 31, 2019
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The Contemporary Western: An American Genre Post 9/11

John White

The Contemporary Western: An American Genre Post 9/11

In this book, John White explores how films such as 'Open Range', 'True Grit' and 'Jane Got a Gun' reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland.


192 pages, 20 B/W illustrations

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released May 31, 2019
ISBN13 9781474427920
Publishers Edinburgh University Press
Pages 192
Dimensions 241 × 164 × 15 mm   ·   464 g

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