Cautionary Tales Presents: Getting out of Dodge from Revisionist History
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Enduring Legacy of Westerns and Gun Culture
This chapter examines the cultural significance of Westerns, highlighting 'Gunsmoke' as a key example. It discusses how portrayals of heroism and violence influenced societal views on morality and conflict, raising concerns about the risks of conflating fantasy with reality.
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