The book examines John Ford's classic Western "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," which addresses sociological questions like few others: How is society possible? Under what conditions does socialization occur? The volume demonstrates how well cultural artifacts lend themselves to a cultural sociological analysis of society and make statements that can contribute to the understanding of cultural processes. At the same time, it becomes clear how strongly cultural products are embedded in social discourses and formations of tradition, while also containing specific knowledge about culture and society.