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The Psychology of the Western: How the American Psyche Plays Out on the Screen (8th Edition) by William Indick Paperback, 223 Pages, Published 2008 ISBN-10: 0-7864-3460-0 / 0786434600 ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-3460-2 / 9780786434602 Western films are often considered sprawling reflections of the American spirit. This book analyzes the archetypes, themes, and figures within the mythology of the western frontier. Western themes are interpreted as expressions of cultural needs that perform specific psychological functions for the |