{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-war-films-hardcover","title":"The Philosophy of War Films - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Larocca\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWars have played a momentous role in shaping the course of human history. The ever-present specter of conflict has made it an enduring topic of interest in popular culture, and many movies, from Hollywood blockbusters to independent films, have sought to show the complexities and horrors of war on-screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of War Films\u003c\/i\u003e, David LaRocca compiles a series of essays by prominent scholars that examine the impact of representing war in film and the influence that cinematic images of battle have on human consciousness, belief, and action. The contributors explore a variety of topics, including the aesthetics of war as portrayed on-screen, the effect war has on personal identity, and the ethical problems presented by war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon analyses of iconic and critically acclaimed war films such as \u003ci\u003eSaving Private Ryan\u003c\/i\u003e (1998), \u003ci\u003e The Thin Red Line\u003c\/i\u003e (1998), \u003ci\u003e Rescue Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), \u003ci\u003eRestrepo\u003c\/i\u003e (2010), and \u003ci\u003eZero Dark Thirty\u003c\/i\u003e (2012), this volume's examination of the genre creates new ways of thinking about the philosophy of war. A fascinating look at the manner in which combat and its aftermath are depicted cinematically, \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of War Films\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely and engaging read for any philosopher, filmmaker, reader, or viewer who desires a deeper understanding of war and its representation in popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDavid LaRocca\u003c\/b\u003e is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Cinema Department at Binghamton University, and recently was Visiting Scholar in English at Cornell University, Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York College at Cortland, and Lecturer in Screen Studies at Ithaca College. In addition to other books, he is the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Charlie Kaufman\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Documentary Film: Image, Sound, Fiction, Truth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 538\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 9.9 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 06, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50314269720813,"sku":"9780813141688","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/I2j5dqTqYO9780813141688.webp?v=1784658352","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/the-philosophy-of-war-films-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}