Professionals in Western Film and Fiction: The Portrayal of Doctors, Lawyers, Journalists, Clergymen and Others

American Westerns typically feature gunfighters, lawmen, ranchers, and dancehall girls, while civil professionals like doctors, engineers, and journalists are often portrayed as background characters. This book compares the roles of civil professionals in American Westerns to those in works about the 1910 Mexican Revolution, which highlights their significant presence in the narrative as members of the intelligentsia.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 183 pages
\n Publication date: 30 May 2019
\n Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
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In the realm of American Westerns, the central figures predominantly take on the roles of gunfighters, lawmen, ranchers, and dancehall girls. The representation of civil professionals, such as doctors, engineers, and journalists, has been notably limited, often appearing as background characters in the majority of films and fiction. Nevertheless, in Westerns that delve into the 1910 Mexican Revolution, civil professionals assume a prominent role in the narrative, frequently representing the intelligentsia, a significant force in Mexican politics. This captivating book explores a comparative analysis of the roles of civil professionals in the majority of American Westerns and their portrayal in works that focus on the 1910 Mexican Revolution. Extensive studies are included, examining the Santiago Toole novels by Richard Wheeler, Strange Lady in Town featuring Greer Garson, and La sombra del Caudillo by Martín Luis Guzmán. These works provide valuable insights into the diverse portrayals and contributions of civil professionals within the context of American Westerns and the Mexican Revolution.

In the realm of American Westerns, the central figures predominantly take on the roles of gunfighters, lawmen, ranchers, and dancehall girls. The representation of civil professionals, such as doctors, engineers, and journalists, has been notably limited, often appearing as background characters in the majority of films and fiction. Nevertheless, in Westerns that delve into the 1910 Mexican Revolution, civil professionals assume a prominent role in the narrative, frequently representing the intelligentsia, a significant force in Mexican politics. This captivating book explores a comparative analysis of the roles of civil professionals in the majority of American Westerns and their portrayal in works that focus on the 1910 Mexican Revolution. Extensive studies are included, examining the Santiago Toole novels by Richard Wheeler, Strange Lady in Town featuring Greer Garson, and La sombra del Caudillo by Martín Luis Guzmán. These works provide valuable insights into the diverse portrayals and contributions of civil professionals within the context of American Westerns and the Mexican Revolution.

\n Weight: 322g\n
Dimension: 151 x 222 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780786497294\n \n