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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.
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
Paperback
Tony Shaw
I.B. Tauris
English
British Cinema, Cold War & Propaganda
State Influence & Political Communication
Film Studies & Political History
Cold War Britain
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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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