The Paranoid Style in American Politics, and Other Essays
- ISBN-10
- 0307388441
- ISBN-13
- 9780307388445
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 330
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Author
- Richard Hofstadter
Description
Imparting an invaluable perspective on contemporary domestic affairs, a classic work of political theory examines the competing forces in American political discourse and how fringe groups can influence--and derail--the larger agendas of a political party. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
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