Masculinity and heroism in the Hollywood 'blockbuster'. The culture industry and contemporary images of crime and law enforcement

This article considers the connections between masculinity and heroic agency in certain versions of popular film. It proposes that how films dignify and celebrate the suffering and striving of their leading men may be quite centrally indicative of durable sensibilities regarding the qualities and vi...

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Main Author: Sparks, Richard (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 1996
In: The British journal of criminology
Year: 1996, Volume: 36, Issue: 3, Pages: 348-360
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