The Paranoid Style in American Politics Richard Hofstadter

The Paranoid Style in American Politics

Author: Richard Hofstadter
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The Paranoid Style in American Politics
Author
Richard Hofstadter
ISBN
9780307388445
This timely reissue of Richard Hofstadter's classic work on the fringe groups that influence American electoral politics offers an invaluable perspective on contemporary domestic affairs.In The Paranoid Style in American Politics, acclaimed historian Richard Hofstadter examines the competing forces in American political discourse and how fringe groups can influence -- and derail -- the larger agendas of a political party. He investigates the politics of the irrational, shedding light on how the behavior of individuals can seem out of proportion with actual political issues, and how such behavior impacts larger groups. With such other classic essays as "Free Silver and the Mind of 'Coin' Harvey" and "What Happened to the Antitrust Movement?, " The Paranoid Style in American Politics remains both a seminal text of political history and a vital analysis of the ways in which political groups function in the United States.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Richard HofstadterPublisher: VintagePublished: 06/10/2008ISBN: 9780307388445Pages: 330Weight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.97h x 5.28w x 0.76dReview Citations: Time 09/28/2009 pg. 4Newsweek 08/09/2010 pg. 53
This timely reissue of Richard Hofstadter's classic work on the fringe groups that influence American electoral politics offers an invaluable perspective on contemporary domestic affairs.In The Paranoid Style in American Politics, acclaimed historian Richard Hofstadter examines the competing forces in American political discourse and how fringe groups can influence -- and derail -- the larger agendas of a political party. He investigates the politics of the irrational, shedding light on how the behavior of individuals can seem out of proportion with actual political issues, and how such behavior impacts larger groups. With such other classic essays as "Free Silver and the Mind of 'Coin' Harvey" and "What Happened to the Antitrust Movement?, " The Paranoid Style in American Politics remains both a seminal text of political history and a vital analysis of the ways in which political groups function in the United States.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Richard Hofstadter
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 06/10/2008
ISBN: 9780307388445
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.97h x 5.28w x 0.76d

Review Citations: Time 09/28/2009 pg. 4
Newsweek 08/09/2010 pg. 53
This timely reissue of Richard Hofstadter's classic work on the fringe groups that influence American electoral politics offers an invaluable perspective on contemporary domestic affairs.In The Paranoid Style in American Politics, acclaimed historian Richard Hofstadter examines the competing forces in American political discourse and how fringe groups can influence -- and derail -- the larger agendas of a political party. He investigates the politics of the irrational, shedding light on how the behavior of individuals can seem out of proportion with actual political issues, and how such behavior impacts larger groups. With such other classic essays as "Free Silver and the Mind of 'Coin' Harvey" and "What Happened to the Antitrust Movement?, " The Paranoid Style in American Politics remains both a seminal text of political history and a vital analysis of the ways in which political groups function in the United States.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Richard Hofstadter
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 06/10/2008
ISBN: 9780307388445
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.97h x 5.28w x 0.76d

Review Citations: Time 09/28/2009 pg. 4
Newsweek 08/09/2010 pg. 53