From the battlefront to the bridal suite : media coverage of British war brides, 1942-1946 / / Barbara G. Friedman.

"Friedman reexamines the stories surrounding the influx of British war brides brought back to the United States by American GIs after WWII with a focus on media representations of sexuality and marriage in wartime, showing how mass media interpretations turned from public suspicion of war bride...

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Year of Publication:2007
Language:English
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Physical Description:x, 154 p.
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Summary:"Friedman reexamines the stories surrounding the influx of British war brides brought back to the United States by American GIs after WWII with a focus on media representations of sexuality and marriage in wartime, showing how mass media interpretations turned from public suspicion of war brides to popular acceptance"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-146) and index.
ISBN:9780826217189 (alk. paper)
0826217184 (alk. paper)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Barbara G. Friedman.