This collection of essays on the work of Aaron Sorkin in affords greater insight into the complexities of his writing, drawing connections between the film and television out put of today's most prominent and influential screenwriter. Scholars from various fields--film, literature, art history, political science, and more--examine the thematic content and rhetorical strategy of Sorkin's writing. Eleven essayists explore the subtle, pervasive and often contradictory messages woven throughout Sorkin's work, from politics to portrayals of women, and consider his impact on film television and culture.
