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The Wild West : the mythical cowboy and social theory /

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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
Description
Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource ([vi], 205 pages).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781446217177 (ebook) :