The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen by Indick, William

The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786434602)

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The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen by Indick, William

The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen

$29.95
The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen by Indick, William

The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on Screen

$29.95
Format: Paperback
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Western films are often considered sprawling reflections of the American spirit. This book analyzes the archetypes, themes, and figures within the mythology of the western frontier. Western themes are interpreted as expressions of cultural needs that perform specific psychological functions for the audience. Chapters are devoted to the frontier hero character, the roles of women and Native Americans, and the work of the genre's most prolific directors, Anthony Mann and John Ford. The book includes a filmography and movie stills.

Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.



Author: William Indick
ISBN-10: 0786434600
ISBN-13: 9780786434602
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2008
Pages: 223
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d

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Choice 04/01/2009
By William Indick
By William Indick
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William Indick is Professor of Psychology at Dowling College in Oakdale, New York. He is the author of several books on media psychology, and has written for numerous psychology journals. He lives in Islip, New York.

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