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OverviewFor well more than a century, Western films have embodied the United States' most fundamental doctrine--expansionism--and depicted, in a uniquely American way, the archetypal battle between good and evil. Westerns also depict a country defined and re-defined by complex crises. World War II transformed the genre as well as the nation's identity. Since then, Hollywood filmmakers have been fighting America's ideological wars onscreen by translating modern-day politics into the timeless mythology of the Old West. This book surveys the most iconic and influential Westerns, examines Hollywood stars and their political stripes and reveals the familiar Western tropes--which became elements in popular action, science fiction and horror films. This then sets the stage for the Western revival of the 1990s and a period of reinvention in the 21st century. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Joseph MaddreyPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9781476665511ISBN 10: 1476665516 Pages: 204 Publication Date: 20 June 2016 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Oaters I. Year of the Gun (1939) II. Westerners at War (1940–1946) III. Blood on the Moon (1947–1949) IV. High Noon (1950–1956) V. The Masculine Mystique (1950–1959) VI. The Lost Cowboys (1955–1959) VII. The New Frontier (1960–1965) VIII. Blood Money (1964–1968) IX. Mud and Rags (1967–1973) X. Death Wish (1971–1980) XI. Back to the Future (1977–1988) XII. Young Guns (1988–2001) XIII. Fever Dream (2002–2010) Afterword: Destiny or Dust? Appendix: Filming Locations Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviews"""a captivating work filled with keen observation and significant explanations. It's the western movie genre presented in a most interesting light, and it's Madrey's intelligent writing that does the shining""--VideoScope." """a captivating work filled with keen observation and significant explanations. It's the western movie genre presented in a most interesting light, and it's Madrey's intelligent writing that does the shining""--VideoScope" a captivating work filled with keen observation and significant explanations. It's the western movie genre presented in a most interesting light, and it's Madrey's intelligent writing that does the shining --VideoScope. Author InformationJoseph Maddrey has researched, written and produced more than 100 hours of documentary television, focusing on true crime and the paranormal. He lives in Midlothian, Virginia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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