The Wild West
Wright, Will.
The Wild West the mythical cowboy and social theory / [electronic resource] : Will Wright. - London : SAGE, 2001. - 1 online resource ([vi], 205 p.). - Core cultural icons . - Core cultural icons. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Will Wright explores the continuing popularity of the myth of the Wild West, demonstrating how, as a cultural icon, it speaks deeply to a desire for individualism and liberty. The author discusses the myth through market and social theory.
Specialized.
9781446217177 (ebook) : No price
Individualism.
Individualism--West (U.S.)
Social contract.
Civil society--West (U.S.)
West (U.S.)--Social conditions.
Electronic books.
HM1276 / .W75 2001
302.540978
The Wild West the mythical cowboy and social theory / [electronic resource] : Will Wright. - London : SAGE, 2001. - 1 online resource ([vi], 205 p.). - Core cultural icons . - Core cultural icons. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Will Wright explores the continuing popularity of the myth of the Wild West, demonstrating how, as a cultural icon, it speaks deeply to a desire for individualism and liberty. The author discusses the myth through market and social theory.
Specialized.
9781446217177 (ebook) : No price
Individualism.
Individualism--West (U.S.)
Social contract.
Civil society--West (U.S.)
West (U.S.)--Social conditions.
Electronic books.
HM1276 / .W75 2001
302.540978