Anti-communism in Twentieth-century America: A Critical History
- ISBN-10
- 1440800472
- ISBN-13
- 9781440800474
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 372
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Larry Ceplair
Description
This compelling, critical analysis of anti-communism illustrates the variety of anti-Communist styles and agendas, thereby making a persuasive case that the "threat" of domestic communism in Cold War America was vastly overblown. * Pictures of the most notable anti-Communists * A bibliography of books and articles consulted
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