Cold War Olympics: A New Battlefront in Psychological Warfare, 1948–56 by Harry Blutstein.

"Cold War Olympics: A New Battlefront in Psychological Warfare, 1948–56" by Harry Blutstein is a revised version of his book "Cold War Games" for North American readers. The book covers various topics related to the Olympics in 1952 and 1956, with a focus on the psychological warfare aspect of the Cold War. Blutstein tells engaging stories about intriguing characters and explores the impact of political considerations on athletes. While the book has some drawbacks, it contributes to the growing literature on the intersection of sports and politics during the Cold War. [Extracted from the article]