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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis smart, short introduction to the action film tackles the history, aesthetics and politics of an American genre that remains both extraordinarily visible and yet unexplored. It provides readers with a deftly argued account of the genre's distinctive aesthetic and its complex involvement in cultural themes of trauma, violence, and redemption. -- Yvonne Tasker, University of East Anglia A good source for better understanding action cinema, its evolution, and connection with the real world. Film Matters
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Introduction 1. The War at Home 2. The Hyperbolic Body 3. The End of Ideology 4. The Return Filmography Bibliography Index
