Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Abbreviations ix
4. Chronology xi
5. Introduction 1
6. Chapter One. The Truman Years 9
7. Chapter Two. The Eisenhower Years 50
8. Chapter Three. Defining Democracy: Images Of The American Political System 95
9. Chapter Four. Selling Capitalism: Images Of The Economy, Labor, And Consumerism 116
10. Chapter Five. "The Red Target Is Your Home": Images Of Gender And The Family 136
11. Chapter Six. ''A Lynching Should Be Reported Without Comment": Images Of Race Relations 159
12. Conclusion: The Costs And Limits Of Selling ''America" 178
13. Notes 187
14. Index 243
15. Acknowledgments 253