The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters
The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000509
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 1940s-1960s
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters by Frances Stonor Saunders explores the CIA's covert involvement in promoting American culture during the Cold War. The book reveals how the agency used funding and influence to support writers, artists, and intellectuals, aiming to counter Soviet propaganda and promote Western ideology in the global cultural landscape.
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Unnerving
Contemplative
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The Cultural Cold War by Frances Stonor Saunders offers a compelling exploration of CIA influence in the arts during the Cold War. Critics praise its thorough research and engaging narrative. Some find its scope overwhelming and its conclusions contentious. Overall, it's a thought-provoking study with significant historical insights.
Who Should Read The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters?
Readers who relish uncovering political intrigue through cultural lenses, similar to The Quiet American by Graham Greene or Spycatcher by Peter Wright, will be captivated by The Cultural Cold War. This book suits those curious about Cold War espionage's impact on arts and literature.
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Book • Nonfiction
Global • 1940s-1960s
2000
Adult
18+ years
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