Heroism and Gender in War Films

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: Karen A. Ritzenhoff ISBN: 9781137360724
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US Publication: August 7, 2014
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: Karen A. Ritzenhoff
ISBN: 9781137360724
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication: August 7, 2014
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English

Filmic constructions of war heroism have a profound impact on public perceptions of conflicts. Here, contributors examine the ways motifs of gender and heroism in war films are used to justify ideological positions, shape the understanding of the military conflicts, support political agendas and institutions, and influence collective memory.

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Filmic constructions of war heroism have a profound impact on public perceptions of conflicts. Here, contributors examine the ways motifs of gender and heroism in war films are used to justify ideological positions, shape the understanding of the military conflicts, support political agendas and institutions, and influence collective memory.

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