Frontiers for the American Century, 1st ed. 2015 Outer Space, Antarctica, and Cold War Nationalism Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology Series
Langue : Anglais
Auteur : Spiller James
This book compares the cultural politics of the U.S. space and Antarctic programs during the Cold War. It analyzes how culturally salient terms, especially the nationalist motif of the frontier, were used to garner public support for these strategic initiatives and, more generally, United States internationalism during this period.
James Spiller is Professor of History and Dean of the Graduate School at The College at Brockport, State University of New York, USA.
Date de parution : 09-2015
Ouvrage de 269 p.
14x21.6 cm
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