186 Pages
by
Routledge
186 Pages
by
Routledge
186 Pages
by
Routledge
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The American father is constantly depicted by contemporary Hollywood as being under pressure and forever struggling, but why? By utilising an analytical psychological approach, this fascinating book reveals the depths, complexities and nuances of the depictions of the American father and his struggles with contemporary contextual challenges and offers a fresh and intellectually exciting set of... Read more
Introduction: The American Father on Film: Shadows and Symbols 01. The American Father and his Contexts 02. Archetypes, Symbols, Cultural Myths and Cultural Shadows 03. The Father: Shadows of the American Dream 04. The Child and the American Dream Conclusion: The Future of the American Father
Biography
Toby Reynolds is an independent scholar working in the fields of post-Jungian cultural perspectives, film theory, gender studies and cult cinema. He is also a curator and podcaster and has a preference for vintage leather jackets.
