This debut book from Andrew Burt details the pivotal moments in
American political history when outliers moved to the center,
capturing the national spotlight and turning fringe politics
mainstream. American Hysteria puts readers at the center of the
nation’s most prominent periods of political extremism, from the
Anti-Illuminati movement of the 1790s to McCarthyism in the 1950s to
the Anti-Sharia movement of today. Both a deep dive into American
history and a riveting narrative account, this is book is as much
history lesson as it is drama. Burt argues that political hysteria
arises in periods of deep uncertainty about American identity, and
that when Americans lose their sense of who they are, they lash out
against perceived threats with blacklists, scapegoating, conspiracies,
cover-ups and more. By exploring the infamous and sometimes forgotten
movements and characters of our nation’s past, this fascinating book
provides a unique view into America’s history, its identity, and
ultimately its future.
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ISBN
9781493017652
Publisert
2015
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Vendor
Lyons Press
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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