The traces of the Cold War are still visible in many places all around the world. It is the
topic of exhibits and new museums of memorial days and historic sites of documentaries and
movies of arts and culture. There are historical and political controversies both nationally
and internationally about how the history of the Cold War should be told and taught how it
should be represented and remembered. While much has been written about the political history
of the Cold War the analysis of its memory and representation is just beginning. Bringing
together a wide range of scholars this volume describes and analyzes the cultural history and
representation of the Cold War from an international perspective. That innovative approach
focuses on master narratives of the Cold War places of memory public and private
memorialization popular culture and schoolbooks. Due to its unique status as a center of Cold
War confrontation and competition Cold War memory in Berlin receives a special emphasis. With
the friendly support of the Wilson Center.
