Contemporary Western

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Author	: John White
Publisher	: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages	: 208
Release	: 2019-05-03
ISBN-10	: 9781474427944
ISBN-13	: 1474427944
Rating	: 4/5 (44 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Contemporary Western by : John White

Book excerpt: 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.

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