Commie Cowboys: The Bourgeoisie and the Nation-State in the Western Genre
by Ryan W. Mcmaken, Paul A. Cantor
Commie Cowboys explores the Western genre as a space for thinking about the bourgeoisie, communism, and the nation-state. Ryan W. Mcmaken and Paul A. Cantor offer a focused cultural and political examination of the ideas embedded in one of the most recognizable forms of popular storytelling.
About This Book
Commie Cowboys examines the Western genre through the lenses of the bourgeoisie and the nation-state.
The book explores political and cultural ideas associated with Western narratives, including tensions surrounding capitalism, communism, and national identity.
Ryan W. Mcmaken and Paul A. Cantor present a focused study of the genre’s relationship to broader questions of society and politics.
Suitable for readers interested in the Western, political thought, and the interpretation of popular culture.
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