Comics and conflict : patriotism and propaganda from WWII through Operation Iraqi Freedom /

"The comic book, which emerged in its modern form in the 1930s, was initially a form of simple, visual entertainment that gave readers, especially children, a form of escape from daily life. However, as World War II began, comic books evolved into a form of propaganda, providing information and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Scott, Cord A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2014]
Temas:
1900-2099
World War, 1939-1945 > Social aspects > United States.
Comic books, strips, etc. > United States > History > 20th century.
Comic books, strips, etc. > United States > History > 21st century.
Superheroes > United States > History > 20th century.
Superheroes > United States > History > 21st century.
Propaganda > United States > History > 20th century.
Propaganda > United States > History > 21st century.
War and society > United States > History > 20th century.
War and society > United States > History > 21st century.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Aspect social > États-Unis.
Superhéros > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Superhéros > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Propagande > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Propagande > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
Guerre et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Guerre et société > États-Unis > Histoire > 21e siècle.
HISTORY > Military > World War II.
HISTORY > Social History.
HISTORY > Military > General.
Comic books, strips, etc.
Propaganda
Social aspects
Superheroes
War and society
United States
History
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Entertaining and Informing the Masses
  • 2. Fighting for Freedom (1939
  • 45)
  • 3. The Cold War Erupts, and Comics
  • Mostly
  • Toe the Line (1945
  • 62)
  • 4. War Comics in a Time of Upheaval (1962
  • 91)
  • 5. The Resurgence of Superheroes after the Fall of Communism (1991
  • 2001)
  • 6. The Role of Comics after 9/11 (2001
  • 3)
  • 7. Comics and the Soul of Combat (2003
  • 10)
  • 8. Conclusion: Concepts of War through Comic Books.

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