Selling the Korean War : propaganda, politics, and public opinion in the United States, 1950-1953 / Steven Casey.
| Author/creator | Casey, Steven |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. |
| Description | xi, 476 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one: The war against North Korea, June-November 1950 -- Keeping the home front cool -- "Censorship is abhorrent to General MacArthur" -- Mobilizing for a police action -- On the offensive -- Part two: The war against China, November 1950-July 1951 -- An entirely new war -- Dealing with the "disaster school of journalism" -- Mobilizing with the utmost speed -- Why Korea? -- The MacArthur controversy -- Part three: The stalemate war, July 1951-July 1953 -- Interminable truce talks -- Steady improvements -- The advent of Eisenhower. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 435-458) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007028884 |
| ISBN | 9780195306927 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0195306929 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS 919 .C35 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |