A 2022 CHOICE OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE "This concise, informative, and revealing overview of hate groups is an excellent starting POINT FOR RESEARCHERS AND READERS." –_ LIBRARY JOURNAL_ _ _Hate Groups: A Reference Handbook offers answers to essential questions about hate groups in a way that is accessible to students and general readers interested in this important topic. This book covers the topic of hate groups from the earliest pages of human history to the present day. Readers will learn about the historical background of hate groups in American history, as well as the problems, controversies, and solutions to the problem, from education to legal actions. This resource aids readers in continuing their research on the topic, with an extended annotated bibliography; a chronology; a glossary; lists of noteworthy individuals and organizations in the field (such as the Southern Poverty Law Center and Stop AAPI Hate); and important data and documents. A chapter of essays from a variety of voices provide important perspectives on the topic.