The philosophy of the western
By: edited by Jennifer L. McMahon and B. Steve Csaki.
Contributors: McMahon, Jennifer L.; Csaki, B. Steve.
Series: The philosophy of popular culture
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Lexington
Language: eng
Number of pages: 368
ISBN-13: 9780813125916
Subjects: Western films -- History and criticism
Description: "'The Philosophy of the Western' features a variety of essays that consider the philosophical significance of westerns. From classic films such as Fort Apache (1948) and The Wild Bunch (1969) to contemporary films and TV shows such as 3:10 to Yuma (2007), and Deadwood (2004-2006), 'The Philosophy of the Western' uses ancient and modern philosophical frameworks to analyze the underlying themes of the genre."--Book jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.