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A Fearsome Heritage

Diverse Legacies of the Cold War
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A Fearsome Heritage explores the extensive and often subtle impact of the Cold War on global culture through the lens of material culture. Covering everything from monumental nuclear test sites to everyday objects, the book gathers interdisciplinary insights from archaeology, history, art, architecture, and cultural studies. It examines how Cold War heritage is interpreted and managed across museum exhibits, heritage locations, and public venues worldwide, supported by over 150 colour photos and illustrations that highlight the powerful visual legacy of this era.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in history, cultural heritage, and the long-lasting effects of the Cold War on modern society and material culture.

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Fearsome Legacies unites innovative work on the interpretation and management of Cold War heritage from fields including archaeology, history, art and architecture, and cultural studies.

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From massive nuclear test sites to the more subtle material realities of everyday life, the influence of the Cold War on modern culture has been profound and global. A Fearsome Heritage unites innovative work on the interpretation and management of Cold War heritage from fields including archaeology, history, art and architecture, and cultural studies.

Contributors understand material culture in its broadest sense, examining objects in outer space, domestic space, landscapes, and artistic spaces. They tackle interpretive challenges and controversies, including in museum exhibits, heritage sites, archaeological sites, and other historic and public venues.

With over 150 colour photos and illustrations, including a photographic essay, readers can feel the profound visual impact of this material culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781598742596

Publisher: Left Coast Press Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Left Coast Press Inc

Contributors:

  • Edited by John Schofield
  • Edited by Wayne Cocroft

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 740g

Pages: 334

About the Author

Dr John Schofield, Wayne Cocroft

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