Projecting America, 1958 [electronic resource] : film and cultural diplomacy at the Brussels World's Fair / Sarah Nilsen.
Nilsen, Sarah.
2011
PN1995.9.P6 N55 2011eb
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Title Projecting America, 1958 [electronic resource] : film and cultural diplomacy at the Brussels World's Fair / Sarah Nilsen.
Author Nilsen, Sarah.
ISBN 9780786485376 (electronic bk.)
0786461543
9780786461547
Imprint Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2011.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (x, 200 p.) : ill.
Call Number PN1995.9.P6 N55 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 791.43/658
Summary "This historical text examines how film played a pivotal role in the information war waged against the Soviets in the American pavilion at the fair. Topics covered include how the administration sought to create a visual rendition of America that was arresting and inspirational, and how film was used as a method of political persuasion"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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