{"title":"Ronald Radosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonald Radosh is a distinguished historian, writer, and political commentator known for his insightful contributions to the study of American politics and history. His works often delve into the intricate connections between politics and culture, providing a nuanced understanding of these domains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features seminal works such as \u003cem\u003eRed Star Over Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e. Radosh explores the complex relationship between Hollywood and political ideologies, shedding light on a fascinating era of American culture. He masterfully blends meticulous research with engaging narrative, making his books both informative and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers interested in \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/span\u003e, Ronald Radosh's books offer a profound exploration of historical events and their enduring impact on contemporary society. His keen analysis and compelling writing style make this collection a must-read for anyone keen on understanding the intricacies of political influence through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-star-over-hollywood-by-ronald-radosh-9781893554962","title":"Red Star Over Hollywood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil now, Hollywood's political history has been dominated by a steady stream of films and memoirs decrying the 'nightmare' of the Red Scare. But in \u003cem\u003eRed Star Over Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e, Ronald and Allis Radosh show that the real drama of that era lay in the story of the movie stars, directors, and especially screenwriters who joined the Communist Party or travelled in its orbit, and made the Party the focus of their political and social lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors also show the Party's attempts at influencing filmmaking; their greatest achievement being the film \u003cem\u003eMission To Moscow\u003c\/em\u003e, which justified Stalin's great purge trials. Using material from the papers of Dalton Trumbo, Dore Schary, Albert Maltz, Melvyn Douglas and the FBI's Hollywood file, and from the newly released testimony of formerly closed HUAC Executive Session hearings, the authors trace the growth of the Communist Party from the 1930s onward, when many notables toured the Soviet Union and came back converted, through the 1950s when Party members were held to account for their allegiance to another country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Radoshes' most controversial discovery is that during the investigations of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, the Hollywood Reds themselves were beset by doubts and disagreements about their disloyalty to America, and their own treatment by the Communist Party. Their allegiance to the Communist Party and its ever-changing line, combined with their outlandish behaviour before HUAC, turned old liberal allies against them, and left them vulnerable to the eventual blacklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne case study, of actor John Garfield, looks at the strategy he tried to employ to avoid the blacklist, while working to keep the support of both the studios and the Hollywood Left. Acting more as an opportunist than an idealist, Garfield moved to espouse a strong anti-Communism, while at the same time avoiding naming the names of his old radical associates, by pretending to only have been a dupe. In constant agony, his evasions satisfied no one, and led to his fatal heart attack shortly before he was to appear before HUAC again, where he would have finally had to make a decision as to where he actually stood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a new and extensive interview with writer Budd Schulberg, \u003cem\u003eRed Star Over Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e opens up the Party cells and discussion groups that defined Hollywood radicalism. Ronald and Allis Radosh also bring their story into the present, describing how the men and women who agitated for Communism a half-century ago created a legacy used by Jane Fonda and others of the Hollywood Left of the 1960s, and by celebrities such as Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, and Sean Penn in the turbulent filmland politics of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849930199276,"sku":"9781893554962","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4818643482862.jpg?v=1759063136"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ronald-radosh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}