American militarism and anti-militarism in popular media, 1945-1970 [electronic resource] / Lisa M. Mundey

Author:: Mundey, Lisa M., 1975-
Published:: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2012]
Copyright Date:: ©2012
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (v, 250 pages) : illustrations

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Contents:

Introduction -- Postwar tributes, 1945-1950 -- The dark side of war, 1950-1959 -- The new look, 1951-1959 -- Citizen-soldiers and civilian control, 1959-1964 -- Vietnam era, 1965-1970 -- Conclusion.

Summary:

"This study explores military images in television, film, and comic books from 1945 to 1970 to understand how popular culture made it possible for a public to embrace more militaristic national security policies yet continue to perceive themselves as deeply anti-militaristic"--Provided by publisher.

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ISBN:

9780786489848 (electronic bk.)
0786489847 (electronic bk.)

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AVAILABLE ONLINE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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