中图分类法:	J905.712 版次：
著者:	White, John,
题名:	The contemporary Western : [ an American genre post 9/11 /] / ,
载体形态:	vii, 199 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
内容提要:	The September 11th attacks in 2001 and the subsequent 'War on Terror' have had a profound effect on American cinema, and the contemporary Western is no exception. In this book, John White explores how films such as Open Range, True Grit and Jane Got a Gun reinforce a conservative myth of America exceptionalism; endorsing the use of extreme force in dealing with enemies and highlighting the importance of defending the homeland. Placing their characters within a dark world of confusion and horror, these films reflect the United States' post-9/11 uncertainties, and the conflict between civilised values and the brutality employed to defend them.
主题词:	Western films History and criticism. United States
主题词:	Violence in motion pictures.