American Empire and the Arsenal of Entertainment: Soft Power and Cultural Weaponization

Fattor, E.

Movies, television, and American culture permeates even the most remote reaches of the globe in unprecedented levels. What affect does the spread of the American zeitgeist have on global perceptions of the US? This book analyzes the complex role entertainment plays in foreign policy - weighing its benefits and setbacks to national interests abroad.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2014-03-13

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781137387264

DOI: 10.1057/9781137382238

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 224