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Uses the story of the Rosenbergs (executed for espionage in 1953) to explore the function of narrative in the formation of history. Argues that the story was an embedded narrative in the developing Cold War, both required by that Cold War framework and furthering its construction.

Table of Contents
Part 1 The Rosenberg stories and history: Cold War frame; Narrative; Embedded story. Part 2 The Rosenberg stories and culture: Culture as critique in the post-Rosenberg era; The book of Daniel; The public burning; Closure; Framed arts.

Framing History

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    A Paperback / softback by Virginia Carmichael

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      Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/01/1993
      ISBN13: 9780816620425, 978-0816620425
      ISBN10: 0816620423

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Uses the story of the Rosenbergs (executed for espionage in 1953) to explore the function of narrative in the formation of history. Argues that the story was an embedded narrative in the developing Cold War, both required by that Cold War framework and furthering its construction.

      Table of Contents
      Part 1 The Rosenberg stories and history: Cold War frame; Narrative; Embedded story. Part 2 The Rosenberg stories and culture: Culture as critique in the post-Rosenberg era; The book of Daniel; The public burning; Closure; Framed arts.

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