TY  - GEN
T1  - The philosophy of war films
T2  - Philosophy of popular culture.
A2  - LaRocca, David, 1975-
LA  - English
PP  - Lexington, Kentucky
PB  - The University Press of Kentucky
YR  - 2014
UL  - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/jstor_eba_ocn897021771
AB  - "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. In The 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 as Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Thin Red Line (1998), Rescue Dawn (2006), Restrepo (2010), and Zero 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 Films is 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."--Provided by publisher
OP  - 529
CN  - PN1995.9.W3 P55 2014e
SN  - 9781322334745
SN  - 1322334749
SN  - 9780813145129
SN  - 0813145120
SN  - 9780813145112
SN  - 0813145112
SN  - 9780813141688
SN  - 0813141680
KW  - War films : History and criticism.
KW  - Films de guerre : Histoire et critique.
KW  - PERFORMING ARTS : Reference.
KW  - PHILOSOPHY : General.
KW  - War films
KW  - Criticism, interpretation, etc.
ER  -