Other editions of book 1950s

Perhaps the most idealized of America's decades, in reality, it was one of the most disturbing. The cold war was at its height, making fear of nuclear annihilation and of communist infiltrators dominant themes.

Explores the political, economic, and social conditions of the 1950s, including Communism, racial injustice, the Cold War, and the nuclear arms race.

The 1950s was defined by such diverse characteristics as anxiety over nuclear war and the emergence of affluent suburbia. Essays also discuss racial tensions and the influence of television and rock and roll music.

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