“An examination of the legacy of modernism as a cultural movement and propaganda tool during the Cold War and the 1950s in America”—Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-231-16230-2 (cloth: acid-free paper)—ISBN 978-0-231-53862-6 (ebook) 1. United States—Cultural policy. 2. United States—Intellectual life—20th century. 3. Modernism (Aesthetics)—Political aspects—United States—History—20th century. 4. Propaganda—United States—History—20th century. 5. Cold War—Political aspects—United States. 6. Art—Political aspects—United States—History—20th century 7. Politics and literature—United States—History—20th century. 8. United States—Politics and government—1945–1953 9. United States—Politics and government—1945–1953 9. United States—Politics and government—1953–1961. I. Title. E169. 12. B2947 2015

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