Movies, television, and American culture permeates even the most remote reaches of the globe in unprecedented levels. What affect does the spread of the American zeitgeist have on global perceptions of the US? This book analyses the complex role entertainment plays in foreign policy - weighing its benefits and setbacks to national interests abroad.

Movies, television, and American culture permeates even the most remote reaches of the globe in unprecedented levels. What affect does the spread of the American zeitgeist have on global perceptions of the US? This book analyses the complex role entertainment plays in foreign policy - weighing its benefits and setbacks to national interests abroad.