THE END OF VICTORY CULTURE

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by Tom Engelhardt (1996)

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A robust cultural analysis of America and Americans. The author skilfully unpacks the American narrative through the examination of art, pulp, film, politics, and history. And introduces the discrete concept of enemy-ness as key to understanding American culture. Which can be observed in the consistent American practice of attributing the quality of enemy-ness to much of the world. Also, the origin myth. Native Americans already present. Differentiation between historical winners and losers expressed as cultural traits. Subsequent to WWII, Russian and Chinese allies are transformed into enemies. The American narrative must now describe these peoples quite differently. Vietnam War. Communists. An invisible enemy that can penetrate American minds. Menticide. A dominant whine that claims others are possessed simply because they will not submit to American hegemony. An extensive and thorough survey of American culture. Insightful analysis. Non-fiction. 408 pages.

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Title: The end of victory culture. Cold war America and the disillusioning of a generation

Year: 1996

Author: Tom Engelhardt

Pages: 408

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Book review by Keith Salter