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Esta serie profundiza en la intrincada interconexión de la cultura y la política durante la Guerra Fría y sus secuelas. Explora cómo las luchas de poder y los conflictos ideológicos impregnaron la expresión artística, los medios de comunicación y las actitudes sociales. La colección examina enfoques tanto tradicionales como novedosos para comprender esta era histórica crucial y sus ramificaciones globales.

Redefining Science: Scientists, the National Security State, and Nuclear Weapons in Cold War America

Hanoi Jane: War, Sex & Fantasies of Betrayal

The Myth of the Addicted Army: Vietnam and the Modern War on Drugs

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The Myth of the Addicted Army: Vietnam and the Modern War on Drugs
Jeremy Kuzmarov
288 páginas
11 horas de lectura
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The book challenges the prevalent myth of drug addiction among American soldiers during the Vietnam War, arguing that it was largely exaggerated and politically motivated. Jeremy Kuzmarov reveals that while alcohol was the primary substance used by GIs, marijuana and heroin did not have the widespread presence often assumed. He critiques both hawks and antiwar activists for perpetuating the addiction narrative, linking it to broader cultural and political agendas. The Nixon administration's response to these concerns led to the establishment of the "War on Drugs," shaping future U.S. drug policy.
Hanoi Jane: War, Sex & Fantasies of Betrayal
Jerry Lembcke
224 páginas
8 horas de lectura
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This analysis delves into the transformation of Jane Fonda from a celebrated actress to the controversial figure known as Hanoi Jane. It explores the cultural and political factors that contributed to her notoriety during the Vietnam War, examining the impact of her activism and public persona. The book investigates the complexities of her identity, the media's role in shaping her image, and the lasting implications of her actions on American society and politics.
Redefining Science: Scientists, the National Security State, and Nuclear Weapons in Cold War America
Paul Rubinson
324 páginas
12 horas de lectura
The book explores the tension between scientific values and militaristic applications during the Cold War, highlighting the struggle of antinuclear scientists advocating for disarmament. It examines how the U.S. government redefined science to serve national security interests, often dismissing moral arguments against nuclear weapons as unscientific. In the 1980s, grassroots activists shifted towards emotional appeals, challenging the established narrative. The work sheds light on the ongoing complex relationship between scientists, the public, and government regarding critical issues like security and climate change.
The Sacking of Fallujah
Ross Caputi
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The Iraqi city of Fallujah has become an epicentre of geopolitical conflict, where foreign powers and non-state actors have repeatedly waged war. The Sacking of Fallujah is the first comprehensive study of the three recent sieges of this city, including those by the United States in 2004 and the... číst celé
Contested Ground
The Tunnel and the Struggle over Television News in Cold War America
Mike Conway
294 páginas
11 horas de lectura
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the book explores the controversy surrounding a groundbreaking 1962 documentary about a Berlin Wall tunnel escape. Produced by NBC's Reuven Frank, the film sparked intense reactions from both sides of the Iron Curtain and raised ethical questions within the journalism community. Despite winning three Emmys, it faced pressure from the U.S. Department of State for its content, highlighting the tensions between media, government, and public sentiment during a critical historical moment.
Staging Growth
Nils Gilma
283 páginas
10 horas de lectura
Beginning in the 1950s, the theory of modernization emerged as the dominant paradigm of sconomic, social, and political development within the America foreign policy establishment. This collection of essays attempts to shed fresh light on the global forces that shaped the Cold War and its legacies. schovat popis
Contested Ground: The Tunnel and the Struggle Over Television News in Cold War America
Mike Conway
280 páginas
10 horas de lectura
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The book explores the rise of television news in the 1960s and its challenge to the dominance of print journalism in America. Mike Conway analyzes how the creation and audience reception of television news and documentaries during this transformative era highlight significant changes in American news communication. Through this lens, the work examines the implications of this shift for the future of journalism and the evolving landscape of media consumption.
Betty Friedan and the Making of the Feminine Mystique: The American Left, the Cold War, and Modern Feminism
Daniel Horowitz
388 páginas
14 horas de lectura
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Focusing on Betty Friedan's early life and career, this biography reveals that her commitment to feminism was shaped by experiences beyond her portrayal as a discontented housewife. Daniel Horowitz utilizes extensive research, including Friedan's own papers, to explore her formative years in Peoria and her activism during college and as a writer for radical labor journals. By placing Friedan in a broader cultural context, the book challenges traditional views of "second wave" feminism and uncovers connections to its historical roots.
Forever Vietnam
David Kieran
305 páginas
11 horas de lectura
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"Four decades after its end, the American war in Vietnam still haunts the nation's collective memory. Its lessons, real and imagined, continue to shape government policies and military strategies, while the divisions it spawned infect domestic politics and fuel the so-called culture wars. In Forever Vietnam, David Kieran shows how the contested memory of the Vietnam War has affected the commemoration of other events, and how those acts of remembrance have influenced postwar debates over the conduct and consequences of American foriegn policy. Kieran focuses his analysis on the recent remembrance of six events, three of which occurred before the Vietnam War and three after. The first group includes the siege of the Alamo in 1836, the incarceration of Union troops at Andersonville during the Civil War, and the experience of American combat troops during World War II. The second comprises the 1993 U.S. intervention in Somalia, the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars."-- Back cover
The Other Side of Grief: The Home Front and the Aftermath in American Narratives of the Vietnam War
Maureen Ryan
368 páginas
13 horas de lectura
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Focusing on the often-ignored narratives surrounding the Vietnam War, Maureen Ryan delves into the experiences of veterans and their families, highlighting the long-lasting effects on their lives and communities. She examines the readjustment process for both male and female veterans, the struggles of their loved ones, the stories of POWs, and the plight of Vietnamese refugees. Ryan synthesizes a wide range of literary accounts, illustrating how the war's legacy continues to shape American culture and attitudes toward military conflict today.