American Fear
| Author | : Peter N. Stearns |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2012-09-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781135916459 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1135916454 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis American Fear by : Peter N. Stearns
Download or read book American Fear written by Peter N. Stearns and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-09-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans have become excessively fearful, and manipulation through fear has become a significant problem in American society, with real impact on policy. By using data from 9/11, this book makes a distinctive contribution to the exploration of recent fear, but also by developing a historical perspective, the book shows how and why distinctive American fears have emerged over the past several decades.
