Action Figures: Men, Action Films, and Contemporary Adventure Narratives
by Mark Gallagher
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What accounts for the massive global popularity of action films and adventure literature? How do men and women respond to iconic screen stars such as Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve McQueen, and Charlton Heston? Action genres have been Hollywood's most profitable global exports for most of its history, their male heroes the subject of much fascination and derision. Bestselling literary thrillers, from The Hunt for Red October to Into Thin Air , have also contributed markedly to show more popular understandings of male activity. Action Figures takes stock of action narratives' many appeals and recognizes how contemporary crises of gender identity manifest themselves in popular commercial texts. show lessTags
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Mark Gallagher has worked in Formula One for almost thirty years and has spent the last fifteen working as senior executive within the management of Jordan Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing and Cosworth. Mark heads a sports investment group, sits on the board of Status Grand Prix and uses his vast experience of the Formula One industry to work with show more teams, sponsors and drivers. He also makes regular appearances in the media, notably with Sky News and the BBC. He speaks for multinational companies at business events globally. show less
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