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Red reckoning : the Cold War and the transformation of American life / edited by Mark Boulton and Tobias T. Gibson.
- Format:
- Book
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780807180815
- 0807180815
- OCLC:
- 1382629452
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