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British Cinema and the Cold War by Tony Shaw

British Cinema and the Cold War by Tony Shaw

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British Cinema and the Cold War by Tony Shaw

A thought-provoking study of how British cinema reflected Cold War politics, propaganda, state influence and changing public attitudes.

From Dad's Collection

This copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a lifelong interest in cinema, politics and the ideas that shape the stories shown on screen. He understood that films could reflect the fears, values and tensions of their time while also influencing the way audiences understood the world around them. His collection remains an important part of Kate's Treasures15, with each book now looking for a new home where it can continue to be read and appreciated.

Written by film historian Tony Shaw, British Cinema and the Cold War: The State, Propaganda and Consensus examines the relationship between British filmmaking and one of the defining political periods of the twentieth century.

The book explores how films reflected government priorities, international tensions, national identity and public opinion, revealing the ways political ideas could be communicated through familiar stories, characters and screen genres.

An absorbing choice for readers interested in British cinema, Cold War history, political communication and the deeper cultural meaning behind films produced during periods of international tension.


About This Book

Format
Paperback
Author
Tony Shaw
Publisher
I.B. Tauris
Language
English
Subjects
British Cinema, Cold War & Propaganda
Focus
State Influence & Political Communication
Reader Interest
Film Studies & Political History
Context
Cold War Britain
Condition
Pre-owned and in good overall condition. The cover shows light general storage and shelf wear. The pages are clean, the spine remains intact and all pages are fully readable. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Arya's Approval
A serious study of cinema as more than entertainment, showing how films can carry the assumptions, fears and political messages of their time. A particularly interesting read for anyone who likes looking beyond what is happening on screen.
★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya
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Historical & Political Content Information

This book examines British cinema within the political and cultural context of the Cold War, including state influence, propaganda and public attitudes.

References to political ideologies, governments, international conflict or historical propaganda reflect the period and subjects under study. The material is presented for historical, cinematic and educational analysis.

Pre-Owned Book Information

This is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Covers, page edges and bindings may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.

Every effort has been made to describe its condition accurately. Please examine the photographs alongside the written condition description before ordering.

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