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The Communist Experience in America - A Political and Social History (Paperback)
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Arguments about whether distinctive features of American society,
culture, political structure, economic system, or population
account for the relative weakness of American radicalism have
engaged historians, sociologists, and political scientists for
decades. Influential concepts such as "frontier theory" have been
linked with the absence of class conflict in America. Other
analysts have attributed the failure of the American Left to fierce
repression, giving red scares and the McCarthy era as
illustrations. Some have linked the American Left's failure to
American immigration, winner-take-all elections, and the cultural
values of individualism. The Communist Party, one of America's
largest and longest lasting radical groups, offers many lessons
about how radical political groups can take advantage of-or
squander-their opportunities. Klehr focuses on the theme of
American exceptionalism and problems that America's capitalist
society raised for Marxism and other radical groups. The Communist
Experience in America deals with dissident communist formulations.
Such groups included a number of talented men who went on to a
variety of political and literary careers. Klehr also deals with
fellow travelers, some of whom wrote fascinating essays on American
exceptionalism and the decline of political extremism. In part,
Klehr hopes to inspire the same moral outrage about Communism that
fuels those dedicated to ensuring that Nazi crimes are never
forgotten or obfuscated. Communism, in practice everywhere in the
world, also came at enormous human cost. Regardless of their other
virtues or qualities, those who supported or defended Communism
from the safety of the United States must be called to account.
This work does just that; in detail and depth.
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Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2017 |
First published: |
2010 |
Authors: |
Harvey Klehr
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
316 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-51555-0 |
Categories: |
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Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
1-138-51555-8 |
Barcode: |
9781138515550 |
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