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Hollywood and Politics

This volume of primary documents seeks to engage readers interested in the multiple meanings of Hollywood and politics by using a topical approach : election politics, public policy, war and patriotism, social movements, cultural values. The time period covered ranges from the 1934 California gubernatorial election through the War in Iraq; sources include transcripts of various Congressional testimonies, public addresses, letters, speeches, and interviews.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 336 pages

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