Extremism in America: A Reader
"Disturbingly accessible...Presents the ideas, platforms and screeds of extremists of both left and right in their own words."-The Washington Post Book World,"A demonstrative primer of the intricate complex of themes and views that make up the modern history if American extremism."-The Los Angeles Times Book Review,"Essential reading for anyone interested in the dark side of American politics."-Michael Barkun,author ofReligion and the Racist Right"An objective and credible collection from America's political extremes. The selections celebrate the range and diversity of political opinion in our country."-John George and Laird Wilcox,co-authors ofNazis, Communists, Klansmen and Others on the Fringe"This reader provides a sobering antidote to the complacent belief that democracy nurtures rationality, tolerance and civilised values. Sargent's judicious choice of texts illustrates how both left and right-wing extremists commandeer democratic principles, moral language and logic itself for their own ends. The book is an invaluable resource for students of ideology and politics."-Professor Barbara Goodwin,author ofUsing Political Ideas and Justice by Lottery