Heroism And Gender In War Films

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.

• • Author: Karen A. Ritzenhoff
• • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• • Publication Date: Aug 07, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 286 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 113736453X
• • ISBN-13: 9781137364531