Political Philosophy Comes to Rick's Casablanca And American Civic Culture

Casablanca is perhaps the most widely viewed motion picture ever made, often finishing on critics' lists second only to Citizen Kane. What accounts for its continuing popularity? What chord does it strike with audiences? What lesson does Casablanca teach Americans about themselves? What influence does popular culture have on public mores? The contributors to Political Philosophy Comes to Rick's take up these questions, finding that Casablanca raises many of the most important issues of political philosophy.Pontuso, James F. is the author of 'Political Philosophy Comes to Rick's Casablanca And American Civic Culture' with ISBN 9780739111130 and ISBN 0739111132.