The Farrakhan phenomenon
Subtitle: race, reaction, and the paranoid style in American politics
By: Robert Singh.
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
Subjects: Farrakhan, Louis; African Americans -- Politics and government; Hate -- Political aspects -- United States; United States -- Race relations; United States -- Politics and government -- 1989-
Description: In this penetrating critical analysis of Louis Farrakhan's ascent to national influence, Robert Singh argues that the minister's rise to prominence is a function of race and reaction in contemporary America. Singh probes the origins and significance of Farrakhan in American politics.

Drawing on published and unpublished records, personal interviews, and Farrakhan's writings and speeches, Singh places Farrakhan expressly within the "paranoid style" of such reactionaries as Jesse Helms and Joseph McCarthy. Examining Farrakhan's biographical details, religious beliefs, political strategies and relative influence, Singh argues that Farrakhan is an extreme conservative who exploits both black-white divisions and conflicts within the African-American community for personal advancement.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-333) and index.