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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “Unread with a trace of shelf wear see scans”
- Subject
- Military / United States, Film / Genres / Action & Adventure, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Film / History & Criticism
- Type
- Textbook
- Subjects
- History & Military
- Features
- 1st Edition
- ISBN
- 9780813191911
- EAN
- 9780813191911
- Subject Area
- Performing Arts, History
- Publication Name
- Why We Fought : America's Wars in Film and History
- Publisher
- University Press of Kentucky
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Series
- Film and History Ser.
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.7 in
- Item Weight
- 31.3 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 624 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
ISBN-10
0813191912
ISBN-13
9780813191911
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63900323
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
624 Pages
Publication Name
Why We Fought : America's Wars in Film and History
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Subject
Military / United States, Film / Genres / Action & Adventure, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Film / History & Criticism
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Performing Arts, History
Series
Film and History Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
31.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2008-006082
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
""Why We Fought is not only a thoughtful reading of war films and history, but it is a significant contribution to scholarship. Understanding why we fight is more relevant today than ever before since Americans continue to explore their national identity, their country, and themselves." -- Michael K. Schoenecke, coeditor of All-Stars and Movie Stars: Sports in Film and History" -- Michael K. Schoenecke, ""A useful addition to an academic, arts, or film library, this book covers films based on every war fought by the United States."" -- Xpress Reviews, "Rollins and O'Connor's finished product is a great resource. It is chronologically organized, and uses a variety of mediums and types of analysis. This collection provides an appropriately complete illustration of how war has been depicted and its role in understanding American history." --David R. Buck, southwestjournalofcultures.blogpsot.com, ""A useful addition to an academic, arts, or film library, this book covers films based on every war fought by the United States." --Xpress Reviews" --, "Rollins and O'Connor have provided a starting point with which to analyze the influence of wars and conflicts in movies, documentaries, and television shows." -- On Point, ""Although it is sometimes waged for selfish and extraneous ends, warfare is fundamental to developing human cultures. Regardless of its end, warfare continues to be depicted in documentaries and analyzed more in the imagination than on the battlefield. Battles that are re-created on the stage and silver screen depict the motivations, actual experiences, and consequences of combat.... This penetrating collection of essays by two of the best editors of history and film looks deeply into movies' interpretations of why we have fought and examines the ways in which war has been presented to us."--Ray B. Browne, Professor of Popular Culture, Emeritus, Bowling Green State University" -- Ray B. Browne, ""This wide-ranging and sophisticated anthology incorporates a broad spectrum of analytical perspectives that establish major film treatments of America's wars in cinematic and historical contexts, while demonstrating the synergistic relationships between the two approaches." -- Dennis Showalter, Patton and Rommel: Men of War in the Twentieth Century" --, ""These outstanding essays provide proof of the war film genre's lasting legacy in American history and cinema."" -- History News Network, hnn.us, "Not only will you learn a lot about the movies, but you'll also re-examine the context of the film's creation.... A fascinating book." --Book Bit for WTBF- AM/FM, ""This wide-ranging and sophisticated anthology incorporates a broad spectrum of analytical perspectives that establish major film treatments of America's wars in cinematic and historical contexts, while demonstrating the synergistic relationships between the two approaches." -- Dennis Showalter, Patton and Rommel: Men of War in the Twentieth Century" -- Dennis Showalter, "These outstanding essays provide proof of the war film genre's lasting legacy in American history and cinema." --History News Network, hnn.us, "This wide-ranging and sophisticated anthology incorporates a broad spectrum of analytical perspectives that establish major film treatments of America's wars in cinematic and historical contexts, while demonstrating the synergistic relationships between the two approaches."--Dennis Showalter, Patton and Rommel: Men of War in the Twentieth Century, ""The book takes on depictions of every conflict from the American Revolution to September 11 and its aftermath, showing how films have shaped America's understanding of its history."" -- Colloquy, "Rollins and O'Connor have assembled a rich, varied collection of essays that explore all US wars in order, from the American Revolution to Iraq. Essential." --R. D. Sears, Choice, ""The methodology is to examine a particular film, a pair of films or series to explore the reasons given for having to fight it, the portrayal of combat, and the other political and social implications." --NYMAS" --, ""Rollins and O'Connor's finished product is a great resource. It is chronologically organized, and uses a variety of mediums and types of analysis. This collection provides an appropriately complete illustration of how war has been depicted and its role in understanding American history." --David R. Buck, southwestjournalofcultures.blogpsot.com" --, ""Not only will you learn a lot about the movies, but you'll also re-examine the context of the film's creation.... A fascinating book."" -- Book Bit for WTBF- AM/FM, ""These outstanding essays provide proof of the war film genre's lasting legacy in American history and cinema." --History News Network, hnn.us" --, ""Peter C. Rollins and John E. O'Connor have compiled a historically sound, inclusive, and diverse, interdisciplinary portrait of American wars in film. Each essay has its own bibliography, and the ending filmography is nothing short of superb. Technically and conceptually, this book is, perhaps, the most powerful of its kind produced to date, and it will doubtlessly be lauded as a breakthrough in the studies of war films."--Robert C. Doyle, author of Voices from Captivity: Interpreting the American POW Narrative" -- Robert C. Doyle, "The methodology is to examine a particular film, a pair of films or series to explore the reasons given for having to fight it, the portrayal of combat, and the other political and social implications." --NYMAS, "A useful addition to an academic, arts, or film library, this book covers films based on every war fought by the United States." --Xpress Reviews, "The methodology is to examine a particular film, a pair of films or series to explore the reasons given for having to fight it, the portrayal of combat, and the other political and social implications." -- NYMAS, ""Although it is sometimes waged for selfish and extraneous ends, warfare is fundamental to developing human cultures. Regardless of its end, warfare continues to be depicted in documentaries and analyzed more in the imagination than on the battlefield. Battles that are re-created on the stage and silver screen depict the motivations, actual experiences, and consequences of combat.... This penetrating collection of essays by two of the best editors of history and film looks deeply into movies' interpretations of why we have fought and examines the ways in which war has been presented to us."--Ray B. Browne, Professor of Popular Culture, Emeritus, Bowling Green State University" --, ""Not only will you learn a lot about the movies, but you'll also re-examine the context of the film's creation.... A fascinating book." --Book Bit for WTBF- AM/FM" --, ""Rollins and O'Connor have assembled a rich, varied collection of essays that explore all US wars in order, from the American Revolution to Iraq. Essential." --R. D. Sears, Choice" --, ""Rollins and O'Connor's finished product is a great resource. It is chronologically organized, and uses a variety of mediums and types of analysis. This collection provides an appropriately complete illustration of how war has been depicted and its role in understanding American history."" -- David R. Buck, southwestjournalofcultures.blogpsot.com, ""Peter C. Rollins and John E. O'Connor have compiled a historically sound, inclusive, and diverse, interdisciplinary portrait of American wars in film. Each essay has its own bibliography, and the ending filmography is nothing short of superb. Technically and conceptually, this book is, perhaps, the most powerful of its kind produced to date, and it will doubtlessly be lauded as a breakthrough in the studies of war films."--Robert C. Doyle, author of Voices from Captivity: Interpreting the American POW Narrative" --, "The book takes on depictions of every conflict from the American Revolution to September 11 and its aftermath, showing how films have shaped America's understanding of its history." --Colloquy, ""Rollins and O'Connor have provided a starting point with which to analyze the influence of wars and conflicts in movies, documentaries, and television shows." --On Point" --, "Why We Fought is not only a thoughtful reading of war films and history, but it is a significant contribution to scholarship. Understanding why we fight is more relevant today than ever before since Americans continue to explore their national identity, their country, and themselves."--Michael K. Schoenecke, coeditor of All-Stars and Movie Stars: Sports in Film and History, ""Rollins and O'Connor have assembled a rich, varied collection of essays that explore all US wars in order, from the American Revolution to Iraq. Essential."" -- R. D. Sears, Choice, ""Why We Fought is not only a thoughtful reading of war films and history, but it is a significant contribution to scholarship. Understanding why we fight is more relevant today than ever before since Americans continue to explore their national identity, their country, and themselves." -- Michael K. Schoenecke, coeditor of All-Stars and Movie Stars: Sports in Film and History" --, ""The book takes on depictions of every conflict from the American Revolution to September 11 and its aftermath, showing how films have shaped America's understanding of its history." --Colloquy" --, "Although it is sometimes waged for selfish and extraneous ends, warfare is fundamental to developing human cultures. Regardless of its end, warfare continues to be depicted in documentaries and analyzed more in the imagination than on the battlefield. Battles that are re-created on the stage and silver screen depict the motivations, actual experiences, and consequences of combat.... This penetrating collection of essays by two of the best editors of history and film looks deeply into movies' interpretations of why we have fought and examines the ways in which war has been presented to us."--Ray B. Browne, Professor of Popular Culture, Emeritus, Bowling Green State University, "Rollins and O'Connor have provided a starting point with which to analyze the influence of wars and conflicts in movies, documentaries, and television shows." --On Point, "Peter C. Rollins and John E. O'Connor have compiled a historically sound, inclusive, and diverse, interdisciplinary portrait of American wars in film. Each essay has its own bibliography, and the ending filmography is nothing short of superb. Technically and conceptually, this book is, perhaps, the most powerful of its kind produced to date, and it will doubtlessly be lauded as a breakthrough in the studies of war films."--Robert C. Doyle, author of Voices from Captivity: Interpreting the American POW Narrative
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
791.43/6581
Synopsis
This book makes a powerful case that film can be as valuable a tool as primary documents for improving our understanding of the causes and consequences of war. Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History is a comprehensive look at war films, from depictions of the American Revolution to portrayals of September 11 and its aftermath. The volume contrasts recognized history and historical fiction with the versions appearing on the big screen. The text considers a selection of the pivotal war films of all time, including All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), Apocalypse Now (1979), Platoon (1986), and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Why We Fought reveals how film depictions of the country's wars have shaped our values, politics, and culture, and it offers a unique understanding of American history., Film moves audiences like no other medium; both documentaries and feature films are especially remarkable for their ability to influence viewers. Best-selling author James Brady remarked that he joined the Marines to fight in Korea after seeing a John Wayne film, demonstrating how a motion picture can change the course of a human life -- in this case, launching the career of a major historian and novelist. In Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History, editors Peter C. Rollins and John E. O'Connor explore the complexities of war films, describing the ways in which such productions interpret history and illuminate American values, politics, and culture. This comprehensive volume covers representations of war in film from the American Revolution in the 18th century to today's global War on Terror. The contributors examine iconic battle films such as The Big Parade (1925), All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), From Here to Eternity (1953), and Platoon (1986), considering them as historical artifacts. The authors explain how film shapes our cultural understanding of military conflicts, analyzing how war is depicted on television programs, through news media outlets, and in fictional and factual texts. With several essays examining the events of September 11, 2001, and their aftermath, the book has a timely relevance concerning the country's current military conflicts. Jeff Chown examines controversial documentary films about the Iraq War, while Stacy Takacs considers Jessica Lynch and American gender issues in a post-9/11 world, and James Kendrick explores the political messages and aesthetic implications of United 93. From filmmakers who reshaped our understanding of the history of the Alamo, to Ken Burns's popular series on the Civil War, to the uses of film and media in understanding the Vietnam conflict, Why We Fought offers a balanced outlook -- one of the book's editors was a combat officer in the United States Marines, the other an antiwar activist -- on the conflicts that have become touchstones of American history. As Air Force veteran and film scholar Robert Fyne notes in the foreword, American war films mirror a nation's past and offer tangible evidence of the ways millions of Americans have become devoted, as was General MacArthur, to "Duty, honor, and country." Why We Fought chronicles how, for more than half a century, war films have shaped our nation's consciousness., Film moves audiences like no other medium; both documentaries and feature films are especially remarkable for their ability to influence viewers. Best-selling author James Brady remarked that he joined the Marines to fight in Korea after seeing a John Wayne film, demonstrating how a motion picture can change the course of a human life--in this case, launching the career of a major historian and novelist. In Why We Fought: America's Wars in Film and History, editors Peter C. Rollins and John E. O'Connor explore the complexities of war films, describing the ways in which such productions interpret history and illuminate American values, politics, and culture. This comprehensive volume covers representations of war in film from the American Revolution in the 18th century to today's global War on Terror. The contributors examine iconic battle films such as The Big Parade (1925), All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), From Here to Eternity (1953), and Platoon (1986), considering them as historical artifacts. The authors explain how film shapes our cultural understanding of military conflicts, analyzing how war is depicted on television programs, through news media outlets, and in fictional and factual texts. With several essays examining the events of September 11, 2001, and their aftermath, the book has a timely relevance concerning the country's current military conflicts. Jeff Chown examines controversial documentary films about the Iraq War, while Stacy Takacs considers Jessica Lynch and American gender issues in a post-9/11 world, and James Kendrick explores the political messages and aesthetic implications of United 93. From filmmakers who reshaped our understanding of the history of the Alamo, to Ken Burns's popular series on the Civil War, to the uses of film and media in understanding the Vietnam conflict, Why We Fought offers a balanced outlook-- one of the book's editors was a combat officer in the United States Marines, the other an antiwar activist--on the conflicts that have become touchstones of American history. As Air Force veteran and film scholar Robert Fyne notes in the foreword, American war films mirror a nation's past and offer tangible evidence of the ways millions of Americans have become devoted, as was General MacArthur, to "Duty, honor, and country." Why We Fought chronicles how, for more than half a century, war films have shaped our nation's consciousness.
LC Classification Number
PN1995.9.W3
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