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Jazz as an instrument of global diplomacy transformed superpower relations in the Cold War era and reshaped democracy?s image worldwide. Lisa E. Davenport tells the story of America?s program of jazz diplomacy practiced in the Soviet Union and other regions of the world from 1954 to 1968. Jazz music...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Davenport, Lisa E. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, ©2009.
Colección:American made music series.
Temas:
1900 - 1999
Jazz > Political aspects > United States > History > 20th century.
Cold War > Social aspects > United States.
Guerre froide > Aspect social > États-Unis.
MUSIC > Genres & Styles > Jazz.
HISTORY > United States > 20th Century.
Social aspects
Diplomatic relations
United States > Foreign relations > 20th century.
États-Unis > Relations extérieures > 20e siècle.
United States
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Jazz as an instrument of global diplomacy transformed superpower relations in the Cold War era and reshaped democracy?s image worldwide. Lisa E. Davenport tells the story of America?s program of jazz diplomacy practiced in the Soviet Union and other regions of the world from 1954 to 1968. Jazz music and jazz musicians seemed an ideal card to play in diminishing the credibility and appeal of Soviet communism in the Eastern bloc and beyond.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (219 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-212) and index.
ISBN:1604733446
9781604733440

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