The Contemporary Western: An American Genre Post-9/11

by John White

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The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent 'War on Terror' have had a profound effect on American cinema, and the contemporary Western is no exception. 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. Placing...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1474427936

ISBN13:9781474427937

Release Date:February 2021

Publisher:Edinburgh University Press

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.66 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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