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This multivolume encyclopedia surveys America's long and troubled
history of political violence from the colonial era to the present,
with a particular emphasis on factors driving political violence
and intimidation in the United States in the 21st century.
Americans like to think of their nation as one grounded in
high-minded democratic ideals and peaceful transitions of power. In
reality, though, American politics has been heavily laced with
expressions of violence and intimidation since the nation's very
inception, which saw a campaign of violent rebellion against
British rule. Since then, America has endured the deaths of four
presidents from assassination; a four-year civil war; racist
attacks on civil rights activists and ordinary citizens; deadly
clashes between protesting citizens and law enforcement; sustained
campaigns of violence against marginalized populations seeking
greater political or economic equality; politically motivated mass
shootings; and, on January 6, 2021, the shocking spectacle of a
politically motivated mob attack on the U.S. Capitol. How and why
did these events transpire? What were the root causes? What factors
are driving political violence and intimidation in America today?
And are there changes that we could make to our country's political
discourse that would reduce such outbreaks of bloodshed? This
authoritative multivolume encyclopedia provides answers to all
these questions and more. An insightful and wide-ranging
introduction that includes a discussion of the fundamental
characteristics of political violence to familiarize readers with
basic concepts and historical trends Approximately 250 encyclopedia
entries across topics as wide-ranging as assassinations, labor
unrest, ethnic and racial violence, rioting, domestic terrorism,
police brutality, racism, and social control A primary document
collection to help readers better understand key topics and events
A chronology of events in American history that have been marred by
politically motivated bloodshed, intimidation, and repression
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