The Philosophy of War Films (Philosophy of Popular Culture) - Hardcover

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9780813141688: The Philosophy of War Films (Philosophy of Popular Culture)
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ISBN 10: 0813141680 ISBN 13: 9780813141688
Verlag: The University Press of Kentucky, 2014

Inhaltsangabe

Wars have played a momentous role in shaping the course of human history. The ever-present specter of conflict has made it an enduring topic of interest in popular culture, and many movies, from Hollywood blockbusters to independent films, have sought to show the complexities and horrors of war on-screen.

In The Philosophy of War Films, David LaRocca compiles a series of essays by prominent scholars that examine the impact of representing war in film and the influence that cinematic images of battle have on human consciousness, belief, and action. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war.

Drawing upon analyses of iconic and critically acclaimed war films such as Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Thin Red Line (1998), Rescue Dawn (2006), Restrepo (2010), and Zero Dark Thirty (2012), this volume's examination of the genre creates new ways of thinking about the philosophy of war. A fascinating look at the manner in which combat and its aftermath are depicted cinematically, The Philosophy of War Films is a timely and engaging read for any philosopher, filmmaker, reader, or viewer who desires a deeper understanding of war and its representation in popular culture.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

David LaRocca is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Cinema Department at Binghamton University, and recently was Visiting Scholar in English at Cornell University, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York College at Cortland, and Lecturer in Screen Studies at Ithaca College. In addition to other books, he is the editor of The Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman and The Philosophy of Documentary Film: Image, Sound, Fiction, Truth.

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Verlag
The University Press of Kentucky
Erscheinungsdatum
2014
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0813141680
ISBN 13 
9780813141688
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Anzahl der Seiten
529
Herausgeber
LaRocca David
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