Heroism and Gender in War Films
Description
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.
Keywords
Social ScienceAnthropologyCultural & SocialPerforming ArtsFilmTelevisionGender StudiesRegional StudiesHistory & CriticismSociology
2014Book
Author(s)K. Ritzenhoff, J. Kazecki
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9781137364531
LanguageEnglish
