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Considering Aaron Sorkin : essays on the politics, poetics, and sleight of hand in the films and television series
- Title
- Considering Aaron Sorkin : essays on the politics, poetics, and sleight of hand in the films and television series / edited by Thomas Fahy.
- Publication
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2005.
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Details
- Additional Authors
- Fahy, Thomas Richard.
- Description
- vi, 223 p. : ill.; 23 cm.
- Summary
- "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"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject
- Sorkin, Aaron > Criticism and interpretation
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- An interview with Aaron Sorkin / Thomas Fahy -- Mannerist noir: Malice / Robert F. Gross -- In plain view and the dark unknown: narratives of the feminine body in Malice / Susann Cokal -- Athletes, grammar geeks, and porn stars: the liberal education of Sports Night / Thomas Fahy -- A phantom fly and frightening fish: the unconscious speaks in Sports Night / Douglas Keesey -- His girl Friday (and every day): brilliant women put to poor use / Kirstin Ringelberg -- Depictions of the U.S. military: only "A Few Good Men" need apply / Fiona Mills -- Giving propaganda a good name: The West Wing / Ann C. Hall -- Handling the truth: Sorkin's liberal vision / Spencer Downing -- Virtue from vice: duty, power, and The West Wing / Nathan A. Paxton -- Women of The West Wing: gender stereotypes in the political fiction / Laura K. Garrett -- The Republic of Sorkin: a vew from the cheap seats / John Nein.
- Call Number
- JFE 05-2031
- ISBN
- 0786421207 (softcover : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2005000091
- OCLC
- 57393667
- Title
- Considering Aaron Sorkin : essays on the politics, poetics, and sleight of hand in the films and television series / edited by Thomas Fahy.
- Imprint
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2005.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Added Author
- Fahy, Thomas Richard.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 05-2031