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Red reckoning : the Cold War and the transformation of American life / edited by Mark Boulton and Tobias T. Gibson.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Boulton, Mark, 1973- editor.
Gibson, Tobias T., 1972- editor.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Cold War--Influence.
Cold War.
World politics--1945-1989.
World politics.
United States--Civilization--1945-.
United States.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (375 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2023]
Summary:
Red Reckoning: The Cold War and the Transformation of American Life, edited by Mark Boulton and Tobias T. Gibson, is a scholarly exploration of the profound impact of the Cold War on various facets of American society. This anthology features essays that delve into structural changes, societal adaptations, and cultural shifts during this period. Topics include the rise of the national security state, alterations in immigration policy, and changes in race relations. The book also examines the influence of Cold War dynamics on American culture, including sports, film, and religion. Aimed at academics and readers interested in historical and sociopolitical studies, the book provides a comprehensive look at how the ideological battles of the Cold War reshaped American values and institutions. Generated by AI.
Contents:
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
I. STRUCTURE AND SOCIETY
Security against Democracy: The Legacy of the Cold War at Home
From Subordinated to a Bedrock Principle: The Supreme Court on Free Speech during the Cold War
Loyalty and Law: Cold War Conformity in the Legal Profession
The Rise of the National Security State as a Technology Enterprise
The Cold War and US Immigration Policy: The Legacy of Migrant Screening on Diaspora Communities in America
II. CREATING A COLD WAR IDENTITY
Race Relations and the Cold War
Guns, Manhood, and the Cold War
No Substitute for Football: Cold War Culture and College Football
Televangelism and the Transformation of American Christianity
A War of Colors: Cold War Food Advertising in US Newspapers and Magazines, 1946–1960
III. CULTURE AND POPULAR ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood’s Cold War: The Battle for Hearts and Minds on Film
To Condense a Mockingbird: Harper Lee, Reader’s Digest, and the Cold War
Playing by New Rules: Board Games and Cold War American Culture, 1945–1965
The Cops versus the Commies: Cold War Cuba and Chile in US Folk Music
Us and Them: The Eagle versus the Hammer and Sickle in the Cold War Sporting Arena
Contributors
Index Generated by AI.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780807180815
0807180815
OCLC:
1382629452

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