Author : William Indick
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786492112
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Book Synopsis The Psychology of the Western by : William Indick
Download or read book The Psychology of the Western written by William Indick and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-11-21 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.