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Exposing the Hollywood blacklist era's informers.

If you're fascinated by American history and the complexities of justice and betrayal, "Naming Names" takes you on a profound journey through the Hollywood blacklist era. It's perfect for anyone intrigued by the tension between moral dilemmas and political actions during the McCarthy era. The book offers more than just a history lesson; it delves into the personal stories behind the decisions to name names, providing an intimate look at one of the most controversial periods in American entertainment industry.

  • National Book Award for General Nonfiction (Paperback) (1982)
  • National Book Award Finalist for General Nonfiction (Hardcover) (1981)
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ISBN: 9780140059427
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1981-11-19
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History
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With a new afterword by the author, "Naming Names" is the definitive account of the hearings by the House Committee on Un-American Activities, a National Book Award winner widely hailed as a classic. Victor S. Navasky adroitly dissects the motivations for the investigation and offers a poignant analysis of its consequences. Focusing on the movie-studio workers who avoided blacklists only by naming names at the hearings, he explores the terrifying dilemmas of those who informed and the tragedies of those who were informed on. Drawing on interviews with more than 150 people called to testify—among them Elia Kazan, Ring Lardner Jr., and Arthur Miller—"Naming Names" presents a compelling portrait of how the blacklists operated with such chilling efficiency.
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Exposing the Hollywood blacklist era's informers.

If you're fascinated by American history and the complexities of justice and betrayal, "Naming Names" takes you on a profound journey through the Hollywood blacklist era. It's perfect for anyone intrigued by the tension between moral dilemmas and political actions during the McCarthy era. The book offers more than just a history lesson; it delves into the personal stories behind the decisions to name names, providing an intimate look at one of the most controversial periods in American entertainment industry.

  • National Book Award for General Nonfiction (Paperback) (1982)
  • National Book Award Finalist for General Nonfiction (Hardcover) (1981)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.