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Analyzing a sample of 25 films, including such notables as Red River, Shane, Unforgiven, The Wild Bunch, Wyatt Earp, and Dances with Wolves, this work examines traditional leadership theories as reflected in the western film genre. The western vividly portrays a variety of leadership styles, motifs, and characteristics giving a unique perspective on several traditional leadership theories. The different leadership styles the films exhibit are categorized and described through content analysis. Some of the concepts and underlying theories and styles reveal a universal quality about leadership that transcends theoretical research. As a cultural study that traces the relative popularity of leadership styles, this work provides new insight toward studying leadership effectiveness.
About the Author
RALPH LAMAR TURNER received his doctorate degree in education from East Tennessee State University. He is a freelance writer and researcher. He is a contributor, along with Robert J. Higgs, on "Sports" in the upcoming revised 3rd addition of The Handbook of American Popular Culture (Greenwood, 1999). ROBERT J. HIGGS is Professor Emeritus at East Tennessee State University.
The Cowboy Way: The Western Leader in Film, 1945-1995 (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture),Ralph Lamar Turner,Robert J. Higgs,Greenwood Press,0313308713,Cinema/Film: Book,Communication,Film & Video - General,Heroes in motion pictures,History and criticism,Performing Arts,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Special Subjects In Motion Pictures,Western Films,Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication
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