Cold War Culture: Media and the Arts, 1945-90 Book

For more than 40 years, the Cold War defined our values and identity as Americans. Its influence pervaded every aspect of American life and can be seen clearly in popular culture, the arts, and literature. This easy-to-use reference chronicles the important themes, genres, and individuals that helped shape the Cold War era. More than simply a catalog, it illustrates how social and cultural values are embodied, reproduced, and reinforced in both popular and "high" culture. Topics include: Books and writers: The Beat movement, spy novels, James Baldwin, Ayn Rand Film: Dr. Strangelove, Walt Disney, Alfred Hitchcock, John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe, James Bond Political events and social phenomena: Sputnik, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, bomb shelters, hippies Television and radio: Quiz shows, sitcoms, Ed Sullivan, The Tonight Show, Father Knows Best Theater, music, dance performance, sports, games, toys: Hair, Bob Dylan, Nadia Comaneci, The Crucible, GI Joe, and Barbie and more.Read More