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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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The Contemporary Western, John White
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Contemporary Western
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John White
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1474427936
- ISBN13
- 9781474427937
- Category
- Social sciences, History
- Description
- 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.