Heroism and Gender in War Films

Filmic constructions of war heroism have a profound impact on public perceptions of conflicts. Here, contributors examine the ways motifs of gender and heroism in war films are used to justify ideological positions, shape the understanding of the military

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Heroism and Gender in War Films

10.1057/9781137360724 - Heroism and Gender in War Films, Edited by Karen A. Ritzenhoff and Jakub Kazecki

10.1057/9781137360724 - Heroism and Gender in War Films, Edited by Karen A. Ritzenhoff and Jakub Kazecki

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Heroism and Gender in War Films

heroism and gender in war films

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