The Psychology of the Western by William Indick

The Psychology of the Western by William Indick

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.

“fans of Western movies will enjoy this book..accessible,interesting, and insightful”—Southwest Journal of Cultures.

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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ISBN 13	9780786434602
ISBN 10	0786434600
Titre	The Psychology of the Western
Auteur	William Indick
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Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	McFarland & Co Inc
Année de publication	2008-09-10
Nombre de pages	223
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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