The Wild West : the mythical cowboy and social theory /

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Wright, Will
Corporate Author:	Sage Publications
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE, 2001.
Series:	Core cultural icons.
Subjects:	Individualism. Individualism > West (U.S.) Social contract. Civil society > West (U.S.) West (U.S.) > Social conditions. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book