The Cultural Cold War in Western Europe, 1945-60

By Giles Scott-Smith and Hans Krabbendam

Book Overview

The idea of the Cold War as a propaganda contest as opposed to a military conflict is being increasingly accepted. This has led to a re-evaluation of the relationship between economic policies, political agendas and cultural activities in Western Europe post 1945. This book provides an important cross-section of case studies that highlight the connections between overt/covert activities and cultural/political agendas during the early Cold War. It therefore provides a valuable bridge between diplomatic and intelligence research and represents an important contribution towards our understanding of the significance and consequences of this linkage for the shaping of post-war democratic societies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714682713
• ISBN13: 9780714682716
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 8.5"