A time of fear : America in the era of red scares and Cold War
(Book)
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf Books, 2021.
Physical Desc
306 pages : black and white illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Anti-communist movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Cold War -- Social aspects -- United States.
Communism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
McCarthy, Joseph, -- 1908-1957.
Political persecution -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
Young adult nonfiction.
Cold War -- Social aspects -- United States.
Communism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
McCarthy, Joseph, -- 1908-1957.
Political persecution -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
Young adult nonfiction.
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf Books, 2021.
Format
Book
Language
English
Lexile measure
1120
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [259]-291) and index.
Description
"In twentieth century America, no power–and no threat–loomed larger than the communist superpower of the Soviet Union. America saw in the dreams of the Soviet Union the overthrow of the US government, and the end of democracy and freedom. Meanwhile, the Communist Party of the United States attempted to use deep economic and racial disparities in American culture to win over members and sympathizers. From the miscarriage of justice in the Scotsboro Boys case, to the tragedy of the Rosenbergs to the theatrics of the Hollywood Ten to the menace of the Joseph McCarthy and his war hearings, Albert Marrin examines a unique time in American history…and explores both how some Americans were lured by the ideals of communism without understanding its reality and how fear of communist infiltration at times caused us to undermine our most deeply held values. The questions he raises ask: What is worth fighting for? And what are you willing to sacrifice to keep it? Filled with black and white photographs throughout, this timely book from an award-author brings to life an important and dramatic era in American history with lessons that are deeply relevant today."--book jacket.
Target Audience
1120L,Lexile
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Marrin, A. (2021). A time of fear: America in the era of red scares and Cold War . Alfred A. Knopf Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marrin, Albert. 2021. A Time of Fear: America in the Era of Red Scares and Cold War. Alfred A. Knopf Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Marrin, Albert. A Time of Fear: America in the Era of Red Scares and Cold War Alfred A. Knopf Books, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Marrin, Albert. A Time of Fear: America in the Era of Red Scares and Cold War Alfred A. Knopf Books, 2021.
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