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The philosophy of war films

Brodey, Inger S. B.(Contributions by)Bronfen, Elisabeth(Contributions by)Burgoyne, Robert(Contributions by)Evans, K. L.(Contributions by)Fiala, Andrew(Contributions by)Gooch, Joshua(Contributions by)Hagberg, Garry L.(Contributions by)Hilsabeck, Burke(Contributions by)Jameson, Fredric(Contributions by)LaRocca, David(Contributions by)LaRocca, David(Contributions by)Peebles, Stacey(Contributions by)Pippin, Robert(Contributions by)Potzsch, Holger(Contributions by)Rhu, Lawrence F.(Contributions by)Stewart, Garrett(Contributions by)LaRocca, David(Edited by)
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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.

InThe 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 asSaving Private Ryan(1998),The Thin Red Line(1998),Rescue Dawn(2006),Restrepo(2010), andZero 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 Filmsis 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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University Press of Kentucky
0813145120 / 9780813145129
eBook (Adobe Pdf)
30/10/2014
English
511 pages
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