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Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History
Rollins, Peter C., O'Connor, John E.
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Paperback. Looks at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath. This volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. It reveals how film depictions of the country's wars have shaped our values, politics, and culture. Editor(s): Rollins, Peter C.; O'Connor, John E. Series: Film and History. Num Pages: 672 pages, 146 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APF; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 871.
This book makes a powerful case that film can be as valuable a tool as primary documents for improving our understanding of the causes and consequences of war. Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History is a comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath. The volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. The text considers a selection of the pivotal war films of all time, including All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), ... Read more
This book makes a powerful case that film can be as valuable a tool as primary documents for improving our understanding of the causes and consequences of war. Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History is a comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath. The volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. The text considers a selection of the pivotal war films of all time, including All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Condition
New
Series
Film and History
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813191911
SKU
V9780813191911
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About Rollins, Peter C., O'Connor, John E.
Peter C. Rollins is Regents Professor Emeritus of English and American Film Studies at Oklahoma State University and is former editor of the journal Film & History. He is the coeditor of numerous books, including Hollywood's Indian: The Portrayal of the Native American in Film. John E. O'Connor is professor emeritus of the Federated Department of History at New Jersey ... Read more
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