Hollywood and politics
Subtitle: a sourcebook
By: edited by Donald T. Critchlow and Emilie Raymond.
Contributors: Critchlow, Donald T., 1948-; Raymond, Emilie, 1973-
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780415965354; 9780415965361
Subjects: Politics and culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Sources; Motion picture industry -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- sources; Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Political activity -- Sources; Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- Political activity -- Sources; Celebrities -- United States -- Political activity -- Sources
Genres: Sources; sources
Description: This volume of primary documents seeks to engage readers interested  in the multiple meanings of Hollywood and politics by using a topical approach : election politics, public policy, war and patriotism, social movements, cultural values. The time period covered ranges from the 1934 California gubernatorial election through the War in Iraq; sources include transcripts of various Congressional testimonies, public addresses, letters, speeches, and interviews.
Notes: Includes index.