American Inquisition: The Hunt for Japanese American Disloyalty in World War II
"Excellent evidence-driven research. . . . [A] valuable contribution."--American Studies"Muller once again does an exemplary job of unearthing new archival materials and shedding a substantial amount of light on a well-studied topic. . . . Fascinating."--American Historical Review"An excellent study of the mid-level agencies' messy job at evaluating the loyalty of Japanese Americans, and concludes by contextualizing this case within past and present governmental evaluations of loyalty."--Western Historical Quarterly"[A] clearly written history. . . . A close and nuanced reading of the hunt for Japanese American disloyalty during World War II. . . . Points to new areas of profitable research for historians of Japanese America."--Journal of American Ethnic History"The author places this work within the broader context of history and ties into the development of subsequent loyalty programs to ferret out communists during the Cold War. . . . Recommended."--Choice"[A] good book on an unexplored dimension of a sorry chapter in American history."--Journal of American History"Insightful."--Arkansas Historical Quarterly"The scholar, history buff or anyone with a thirst for thoughtful and well articulated information and analysis will find value in Muller's examination of this lesser known and less patriotism-inspiring aspect of World War II. [American Inquisition] joins a conversation that has been going on for years and supplements that discussion with new information and unique perspectives."--Asian American Press"Eric L. Muller's excellent new book,The American Inquisition: The Hunt for Japanese Disloyalty in World War IIsheds new insights into another dark moment in American history. . . . Muller has written a valuable study with important contemporary ramifications."--History News Network"Muller is one of the few scholars who has continued to dig in the archives and papers to find valuable information--stuff that has relevance for the Japanese American community and for American life today. . . . All this is laid out in fascinating detail and makes for absorbing reading."--Nichi Bei Times