The psychology of the Western

how the American psyche plays out on screen

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Author

William Indick

Publication

2008 - McFarland, Jefferson, N.C, North Carolina

Language

English

Word Count

53,750 words, Guess

Page Count

215 pages

Identifiers

Internet Archivepsychologyofwest0000indi
ISBN-139780786434602
ISBN-100786434600
Goodreads3216601
Library of Congress Control Number2008031039

and 3 more

OCLC Control Number234260146
Better World Books9780786434602
Open LibraryOL16991872M

Classifications

DDC791.43/65878
LCCPN1995.9.W4 I53 2008
LCCPN1995.9.W4I53 2008

Description

"This book analyzes the archetypes, themes, and figures within the principal 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 directors Anthony Mann and John Ford"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects

Topics

Western films History and criticism Psychological aspects Motion pictures, united statesWestern films -- Psychological aspectsMotion pictures, psychological aspectsPsychological aspects of Western films

Places

United States

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