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- ISBN
- 9780786421206
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
0786421207
ISBN-13
9780786421206
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43557971
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
229 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Considering Aaron Sorkin : Essays on the Politics, Poetics and Sleight of Hand in the Films and Television Series
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Drama, Television / History & Criticism, Art & Politics, Film / History & Criticism
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Art, Performing Arts
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2005-000091
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
812/.54
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Introduction Thomas Fahy 1. An Interview with Aaron Sorkin 2. Mannerist Noir: Malice 3. In Plain View and the Dark Unknown: Narratives of the Feminine Body in Malice 4. Athletes, Grammar Geeks, and Porn Stars: The Liberal Education of Sports Night 5. A Phantom Fly and Frightening Fish: The Unconscious Speaks in Sports Night 6. His Girl Friday (and Every Day): Brilliant Women Put to Poor Use 7. Depictions of the U.S. Military: Only "A Few Good Men" Need Apply 8. Giving Propaganda a Good Name: The West Wing 9. Handling the Truth: Sorkin's Liberal Vision 10. Virtue from Vice: Duty, Power, and The West Wing 11. Women of The West Wing: Gender Stereotypes in the Political Fiction 12. The Republic of Sorkin: A View from the Cheap Seats Appendix: Sorkin's Works for Film and Television About the Contributors Index
Synopsis
Aaron Sorkin is one of the most notable voices in Hollywood, attracting millions of weekly viewers with his television series The West Wing and scoring box office success with films like A Few Good Men and The American President. With a musician's sense of rhythm and writing skills honed in the theater, Sorkin crafts dialogue that brings characters to life. His crisp, tight language is both exciting to listen to and poetic in its beauty and power--but what lies behind the slick, sophisticated exchanges between Sorkin's characters? Does Sorkin's ability to captivate viewers with rapid-fire, humorous dialogue lull them into overlooking an inherent political agenda, a sense of elitism, and gender bias prominent throughout his work? Aaron Sorkin's skill as a writer garners him accolades, even from his critics: complex, nuanced, sometimes subtle but often forceful, Sorkin's work is best understood when viewed from a variety of perspectives. This collection of essays on the work of Aaron Sorkin affords greater insight into the complexities of his writing, drawing connections between the film and television output of today's most prominent and influential screenwriter. Scholars from various fields--film, literature, art history, political science, and more--examine the thematic content and rhetorical strategy of Sorkin's writing. Eleven essayists explore the subtle, pervasive and often contradictory messages woven throughout Sorkin's work, from politics to portrayals of women, and consider his impact on film, television and culture. An interview with Aaron Sorkin precedes the essays, each of which has notes and a bibliography. An appendix covering film and television credits is included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here., Scholars from various fields examine the thematic content and rhetorical strategy of Aaron Sorkin's writing. Eleven essayists explore the subtle, pervasive and often contradictory messages woven throughout Sorkin's work, and consider his impact on film, television and culture.
LC Classification Number
PN1992.4.S62C66 2005
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