America first : naming the nation in US film by Merck, Mandy instant download

America first : naming the nation in US film by Merck, Mandy instant download

xi, 313 p. : 24 cm, Collecting together critical essays, this anthology approaches cinematic refractions of American identity & examines some of the many US films that have underscored their role in interpreting & constituting 'America' by announcing themselves as 'American'. It is useful for the students of American cultural & film studies, Includes bibliographical references and index, The little American / Kristen Whissel -- The vanishing American / William R Handley -- American madness / Eric Smoodin -- An American romance / Rembert Hüser -- An American in Paris / Pam Cook -- The quiet American / Peter William Evans -- The Americanization of Emily / Sharon Willis -- American graffiti / Barry Langford -- American gigolo / H.N. Lukes -- An American werewolf in London / Diane Negra -- American me / Ana María Dopico -- American history X / Paul Smith -- American pie / Mandy Merck -- American splendor / Esther Leslie