The stereotypical hillbilly figure in popular culture provokes a
range of responses, from bemused affection for Ma and Pa Kettle to
outright fear of the mountain men in "Deliverance." In
"Hillbillyland," J. W. Williamson investigates why hillbilly images
are so pervasive in our culture and what purposes they serve. He
has mined more than 800 movies, from early nickelodeon one-reelers
to contemporary films such as "Thelma and Louise" and "Raising
Arizona," for representations of hillbillies in their recurring
roles as symbolic 'cultural others.' Williamson's hillbillies live
not only in the hills of the South but anywhere on the rough edge
of society. And they are not just men; women can be hillbillies,
too. According to Williamson, mainstream America responds to
hillbillies because they embody our fears and hopes and a romantic
vision of the past. They are clowns, children, free spirits, or
wild people through whom we live vicariously while being reassured
about our own standing in society.
General
Imprint: |
The University of North Carolina Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 1995 |
First published: |
June 1995 |
Authors: |
J.W. Williamson
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
340 |
Edition: |
New edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8078-4503-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
General
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LSN: |
0-8078-4503-5 |
Barcode: |
9780807845035 |
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