About the book
Originally published in 1985, By the Bomb’s Early Light is the first book to explore the cultural 'fallout' in America during the early years of the atomic age. Paul Boyer argues that the major aspects of the long-running debates about nuclear armament and disarmament developed and took shape soon after the bombing of Hiroshima.
The book is based on a wide range of sources, including cartoons, opinion polls, radio programs, movies, literature, song lyrics, slang, and interviews with leading opinion-makers of the time. Through these materials, Boyer shows the surprising and profoundly disturbing ways in which the bomb quickly and totally penetrated the fabric of American life, from the chillingly prophetic forecasts of observers like Lewis Mumford to the Hollywood starlet who launched her career as the 'anatomic bomb.'
In a new preface, Boyer discusses recent changes in nuclear politics and attitudes toward the nuclear age.
Editions of By the Bomb's Early Light
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807844809
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807875704
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890864895
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Originally published in 1985, By the Bomb’s Early Light is the first book to explore the cultural 'fallout' in America during the early years of the atomic age. Paul Boyer argues that the major aspects of the long-running debates about nuclear armament and disarmament developed and took shape soon after the bombing of Hiroshima.
The book is based on a wide range of sources, including cartoons, opinion polls, radio programs, movies, literature, song lyrics, slang, and interviews with leading opinion-makers of the time. Through these materials, Boyer shows the surprising and profoundly disturbing ways in which the bomb quickly and totally penetrated the fabric of American life, from the chillingly prophetic forecasts of observers like Lewis Mumford to the Hollywood starlet who launched her career as the 'anatomic bomb.'
In a new preface, Boyer discusses recent changes in nuclear politics and attitudes toward the nuclear age.
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What is By the Bomb's Early Light about?
Originally published in 1985, By the Bomb’s Early Light is the first book to explore the cultural 'fallout' in America during the early years of the atomic age. Paul Boyer argues that the major aspects of the long-running debates about nuclear armament and disarmament developed and took shape soon after the bombing of Hiroshima.
The book is based on a wide range of sources, including cartoons, opinion polls, radio programs, movies, literature, song lyrics, slang, and interviews with leading opinion-makers of the time. Through these materials, Boyer shows the surprising and profoundly disturbing ways in which the bomb quickly and totally penetrated the fabric of American life, from the chillingly prophetic forecasts of observers like Lewis Mumford to the Hollywood starlet who launched her career as the 'anatomic bomb.'
In a new preface, Boyer discusses recent changes in nuclear politics and attitudes toward the nuclear age.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in By the Bomb's Early Light?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of By the Bomb's Early Light?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807844809
How long is By the Bomb's Early Light and how many pages does it have?
By the Bomb's Early Light has 464 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book By the Bomb's Early Light?
Paul Boyer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
By the Bomb's Early Light is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807844809) and ebook(ISBN 9780807875704) and pdf(ISBN 9798890864895)
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