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Cold War Captives

- Imprisonment, Escape, and Brainwashing

About Cold War Captives

Recreates a time when World War III seemed imminent. This book explores a central dimension of American culture and politics - the postwar preoccupation with captivity. It reveals how 'menticide', the calculated destruction of individual autonomy, struck many Americans as a more immediate danger than nuclear annihilation.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780520257313
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 352
  • Published:
  • October 12, 2009
  • Dimensions:
  • 229x154x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 492 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 21, 2025

Description of Cold War Captives

Recreates a time when World War III seemed imminent. This book explores a central dimension of American culture and politics - the postwar preoccupation with captivity. It reveals how 'menticide', the calculated destruction of individual autonomy, struck many Americans as a more immediate danger than nuclear annihilation.

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