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Synopsis
American historians such as Frederick Jackson Turner have argued that the West has been the region that most clearly defines American democracy and the national ethos. Throughout the twentieth century, the "frontier thesis" influenced film and television producers who used the West as a backdrop for an array of dramatic explorations of America's history and the evolution of its culture and values. The common themes found in Westerns distinguish...
About the Author
Peter C. Rollins, Regents Professor of English and American/Film studies at Oklahoma State University, is the editor of the journal Film & History.
John E. O’Connor, professor in the Federated Department of History of New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University, is the founding editor of Film & History. Together, they edited Hollywood’s White House and Hollywood’s Indian.
Review
""A vital study of genre.... Recommended."" -- Choice
""Definitive in its own right... powerful essays."" -- Journal of American Culture
"An excellent study that should interest film buffs, academics, and non-academics alike." -- Journal of the West
"Another strong compilation from the editors of Film & History.... Eclectic interpretations of an institution that will always be a part of the American landscape." -- Robert Fyne, author of The Hollywood Propaganda of World...
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- PublisherUniv Pr of Kentucky
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0813123542
- ISBN 13 9780813123547
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages373
- EditorRollins Peter C., O'Connor John E.
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