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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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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1996
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The British journal of criminology
Year: 1996, Volume: 36, Issue: 3, Pages: 348-360 |
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| Availability in Tübingen: | Present in Tübingen. IFK: In: Z 7 |
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