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Political Repression in Modern America from 1870 to 1976

by Robert Justin Goldstein
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Political Repression in Modern America from 1870 to 1976 - Thryft
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Dark chronicles of American political dissent suppression.

If you're captivated by the interplay of politics and civil liberties, Robert Justin Goldstein's "Political Repression in Modern America" will likely resonate with you. This meticulous account pulls back the curtain on America's less-celebrated narrative, challenging the view of the U.S. as a bastion of unabridged freedoms. It's an eye-opening journey through history that's as informative as it is sobering, spotlighting the resilience of dissent in the face of authoritative suppression.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Political Repression in Modern America from 1870 to 1976

by Robert Justin Goldstein
$23.98 Now $10.90 Save 55%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$66.97  

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ISBN: 9780252069642
Authors: Robert Justin Goldstein
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Date of Publication: 2001-04-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: Social Justice, American History, Social Issues, Politics, Political Science, Government, History
Goodreads rating: 4.64
(rated by 11 readers)

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Robert Justin Goldstein's book provides a comprehensive narrative account of civil liberties violations concerning political dissidents in the United States from the post-Civil War era to 1976. It covers various instances of governmental repression, including reactions to the early labor movement, red scares, opposition to World War I, the McCarthy period, and post-World War II abuses by intelligence agencies. The book is enhanced with a new introduction and updated bibliography. 

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Dark chronicles of American political dissent suppression.

If you're captivated by the interplay of politics and civil liberties, Robert Justin Goldstein's "Political Repression in Modern America" will likely resonate with you. This meticulous account pulls back the curtain on America's less-celebrated narrative, challenging the view of the U.S. as a bastion of unabridged freedoms. It's an eye-opening journey through history that's as informative as it is sobering, spotlighting the resilience of dissent in the face of authoritative suppression.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.