Masculinities in American Western Films
| Author | : Emma Hamilton |
| Publisher | : Peter Lang Limited, International Academic Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1906165602 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781906165604 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Masculinities in American Western Films by : Emma Hamilton
Download or read book Masculinities in American Western Films written by Emma Hamilton and published by Peter Lang Limited, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The «Western» embodies many of the stereotypes of masculinity: rugged, independent men in cowboy hats roam the barren landscapes of the American West. Where did these cowboys come from? This book explores the relationship between the Western, film and historical representation and the ways in which masculine gender performance is itself historical.
