It is a common assertion that the history of America is written in its Westerns, but how true is this?
In this guidebook John White discusses the evolution of the Western through history and looks at theoretical and critical approaches to Westerns such as genre analysis, semiotics, representation, ideology, discourse analysis, narrative, realism, auteur and star theory, psychoanalytical theory, postmodernism and audience response. The book includes case studies of 8 key westerns:
Including a chronology of significant events for the Western genre, a glossary and further reading, this introduction to an important genre in film studies is a great guide for students.
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It is a common assertion that the history of America is written in its Westerns, but how true is this?
In this guidebook John White discusses the evolution of the Western through history and looks at theoretical and critical approaches to Westerns such as genre analysis, semiotics, representation, ideology, discourse analysis, narrative, realism, auteur and star theory, psychoanalytical theory, postmodernism and audience response. The book includes case studies of 8 key westerns:
Including a chronology of significant events for the Western genre, a glossary and further reading, this introduction to an important genre in film studies is a great guide for students.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Film Guidebooks |
Release date | November 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2010 |
Authors | John White |
Dimensions | 198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 216 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-55812-9 |
Barcode | 9780415558129 |
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LSN | 0-415-55812-3 |