Heroism and gender in war films
Auteur :
Ritzenhoff, Karen A.
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781349473342
Date de publication :
18 déc. 2015
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.