Cold War America

From Hiroshima to Watergate

Lawrence S. Wittner

Cold War America provides a lively and sweeping survey of American politics, public policy (both foreign and domestic), and society from 1945 to the mid-1970s. Drawing upon the work of leading historians, political scientists, sociologists, and journalists, as well as upon government documents and memoirs of public officials, the book develops a sharply critical interpretation of the era.

“A worthwhile synthesis of the modern period with a new and welcome emphasis on the domestic scene."

—American Historical Review

“This is a powerful and convincing history, and deserves a broad audience.”

—American Studies

“An immensely readable, often insightful, and penetrating study of postwar American society. . . . Highly recommended.”

—History