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From Wiseguys to Wise Men

- The Gangster and Italian American Masculinities

About From Wiseguys to Wise Men

Studies the cultural figure of the gangster, and explores its social function in the construction and projection of masculinity in the United States. From Francis Ford Coppola to Martin Scorsese, this book investigates the role of the gangster in their films, as well as the literature of Italian American writers such as Mario Puzo and Gay Talese.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780415946483
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 264
  • Published:
  • March 6, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x154x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 394 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of From Wiseguys to Wise Men

Studies the cultural figure of the gangster, and explores its social function in the construction and projection of masculinity in the United States. From Francis Ford Coppola to Martin Scorsese, this book investigates the role of the gangster in their films, as well as the literature of Italian American writers such as Mario Puzo and Gay Talese.

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