JOURNAL ARTICLE

Speculative Wests: Popular Representations of a Region and Genre by Michael K. Johnson (review).

Published In: Western American Literature, 2024, v. 59, n. 1. P. 79 1 of 3
Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3
Authored By: Campbell, Neil 3 of 3

Abstract

Michael K. Johnson's book, "Speculative Wests: Popular Representations of a Region and Genre," explores how the Western genre has evolved and transformed through hybrid forms and speculative work. Johnson examines how artists of color have used these new forms to challenge the centrality of whiteness in the Western and imagine alternative visions. The book focuses on works by African Americans, Indigenous people, and people of color, using a variety of texts and media to highlight the genre's ideological gaps and omissions. Johnson's analysis also considers the political context of the Trump presidency and recent social and cultural divisions. Ultimately, the book offers hope for a more inclusive and humane future for the Western genre. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Western American Literature. 2024/04, Vol. 59, Issue 1, p79
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Literature and Writing
Publication Date:2024
ISSN:0043-3462
DOI:10.1353/wal.2024.a933085
Accession Number:178680447
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