 | The Japan/America Film Wars: World War II Propaganda and its Cultural Contexts Subjects: Humanities; Politics & International Relations; Social Sciences; History; Cultural Studies; Media & Film Studies; Military & Strategic Studies; International Relations; Sociology & Social Policy; World/ International History; Modern History 1750-1945; Military & Naval History; History Reference; Social & Cultural History; Broadcast Media; Film Studies; Media & Communications; Military Studies; Security Studies - Military & Strategic; Race & Ethnic Studies; With contributions from noted critics and film historians from both countries, this book, first published in 1994, examines some of the most innovative and disturbing propaganda ever created. It analyses the conflicting images of these films and their effectiveness in defining public perception of the enemy. It also offers pointed commentary on the power of visual imagery to enhance racial tensions and enforce both positive and negative stereotypes of the Other. Abé Mark Nornes and Fukushima Yukio |
