Sensory Warfare in the Global Cold War

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Focusing on the unique sensory dimensions of the Cold War, this volume examines how the conflict was waged through nonlethal methods that engaged all five senses. It highlights the roles of propaganda and covert operations in shaping perceptions, revealing how taste, touch, smell, and pain were utilized alongside visual and auditory tactics. This exploration offers a new understanding of the cultural and political battles of the era, emphasizing the impact of sensory warfare on contemporary views of the conflict.