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Propaganda and persuasion : the Cold War and the Canadian-Soviet Friendship Society /

"During the early Cold War, thousands of Canadians attended events organized by the Canadian-Soviet Friendship Society (CSFS) and subscribed to its publications. The CSFS aimed its message at progressive Canadians, hoping to convince them that the USSR was an egalitarian and enlightened state....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Anderson, Jennifer, 1972- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Winnipeg, Manitoba : University of Manitoba Press, 2017.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Who's who of the Canadian-Soviet Friendship Society
  • Setting the stage : the Soviet friendship phenomenon, 1917-49
  • Institutionalizing friendship : The All-Union Society for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries
  • The Pro-Soviet message : DYson Carter and the CSFS literature and photographs
  • Polishing the Soviet image : The CSFS and progressive ethnic groups
  • The "Pink Tea Circuit" or "dreams of equality?" Women and the CSFS
  • Culture as political persuasion : performing Soviet friendship
  • Conclusion.