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Shane Hamilton's "Supermarket USA: Food and Power in the Cold War Farms Race" explores the intricate relationship between American supermarkets, agricultural policies, and Cold War dynamics. In the Introduction, Hamilton posits that supermarkets served as symbols of capitalist abundance, showcasing the superiority of American economic systems over socialist counterparts. He introduces the concept of the "Cold War Farms Race," emphasizing that agricultural productivity became a critical battleground in the ideological conflict between capitalism and communism. The author argues that while supermarkets were perceived as embodiments of free enterprise, they were fundamentally supported by significant state investment in agricultural technology and infrastructure.
